RC Vannes have found a medical joker after the serious injury to Cyril Blanchard. New Zealander James O’Reilly (31) has settled in Brittany. He will finish the season at Vannes.

A mobile, dynamic player, the former Baby Blacks international of 2014 arrives from the Hurricanes. A few weeks ago, the hooker was playing in the provincial championship (NPC) with the Wellington Lions.