Antoine Dupont back? Not yet, said Virgile Lacombe, assistant coach at Stade Toulousain. Good news for the scrum-half, who needs to take the time to recover properly.
On Tuesday in Dubai, Samoa snatched qualification for the 2027 World Cup at the death against Belgium (13-13). A draw that does not help the Belgians, because of a bonus point missed against Namibia.
David Darricarrère was relieved of his duties as manager on Tuesday. To replace him, Brive have gone for an in-house solution: the one leading to Pierre-Henry Broncan.
The former Dax and Mont-de-Marsan full-back agreed to answer Ruck Zone's questions a few months after the end of his professional career. With honesty, simplicity and humility, just like the man himself.
The Pacific side, who face France on Saturday, are playing an important match on the road that will take them to the 2027 World Cup. This generation needs results, whatever happens.
USAP have called on Benjamin Urdapilleta to cover their many injuries. The Argentine will therefore come out of retirement to help the Catalan club in their survival bid.
At a press conference on Tuesday, assistant coach Aaron Mauger and Fijians Viliame Mata and Josua Tuisova were present to discuss Saturday's match against France.
