Ah, French rugby’s second-tier ProD2, where life is rarely quiet.
I normally focus on the Top 14 for The Rugby Paper, but this was far too interesting a period in ProD2 history to ignore.
I hope to write much more about the ProD2 in future…
France’s Top 14 clubs are currently pretty quiet. There’s some news of player moves, and updates on planned pre-season friendlies in August ahead of a hoped-for return to action in early September. Look just one league lower, however, and it’s a noticeably different story.
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 