My ‘why Itoje to Racing is nonsense piece for TRP was written – obviously – after it was reported that Racing 92 were in the running for Maro Itoje’s signature, but before – equally obviously – it was reported that he was staying at Saracens, after all.
It’s just taken me this long to post it here…
It was, basically, a question of fag packet maths (nb: I don’t smoke) – which was also the basis of my non-belief of rumours surrounding Pieter-Steph du Toit and Montpellier. They’re not going away, but that’s a whole other story…
For some time, French rugby has been seriously reconsidering its place as a Land of Milk and Honey for overseas players. Now, the pandemic has focused the minds of presidents further – it’s time to consider the Galactico days as good as over.
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 