French rugby bodies have issued a combined statement revealing their opposition to World Rugby's plans to institute a global trial of the 20-minute red card.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is officially on his way back to South African shores after being released from his contract with Racing 92.
Owen Farrell is on the verge of ditching English rugby for a bombshell move to join Top 14 side Racing 92, according to reports in France.
Former Bulls speedster Madosh Tambwe scored the winning try as Bordeaux-Begles secured a spot in the French Top 14 semi-finals by defeating Lyon 32-25 on Sunday.
South African international fly-half Elton Jantjies, who was recently sent home from the tour of Argentina allegedly for having an affair with the team dietician, has joined French second division side Agen, the club announced on Saturday.