Rugby: A new world star in Top 14, the truth finally revealed

Captain of the XV de la Rose and a true world reference, Owen Farrell could also give in to the sirens of the Top 14. This is in any case the information mentioned for a few days, with Racing 92 which could strike the big blow by going for the England international a few weeks after securing the services of Siya Kolisi, captain of the double South African world champions.

After each World Cup, the Top 14 is often entitled to its wave of foreign stars, which sweeps across France. We thus saw the New Zealand legend Sam Whitelock join his brother Paloise sectionbut also He is Kolisi join the Racing 92 after lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy for the second consecutive time with the Springboks.

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Racing 92 ready to strike a huge blow?

The Ile-de-France residents do not seem to be satisfied and in recent days a new stellar signing has been announced, with Owen Farrell. Opener or first center, the Englishman has been a real world reference for almost a decade and after the World Cup he decided to put his international career on hold, which could have facilitated his arrival. Because we remind you, the regulations of the RFU stipulates that to be summoned with the XV of the Rose you must evolve in England.

“We deny any agreement regarding the English player Owen Farrell”

Faced with the numerous reactions that this rumor Farrell caused, the Racing 92 broke the silence and wanted to clarify things. “ Racing 92 is regularly under the aegis of numerous speculations concerning movements within its workforce. We are delighted with the appeal of our club Racing 92. However, we deny any agreement concerning the English player Owen Farrell » we can read in the press release published by the Ile-de-France club.