Overview
- South Africa’s Griquas confirmed prolific winger Gurshwin Wehr has joined Sale Sharks on a four-month loan, adding pace and finishing to Manchester’s backline.
- Northampton Saints are in talks to keep Anthony Belleau, with French Top 14 suitors monitoring him as Montpellier weigh a move for Crusaders playmaker Rivez Reihana, according to reporting.
- Sale’s attempts to land England lock George Martin have reportedly stalled, with Saracens viewed as potential contenders as the Leicester forward recovers from shoulder nerve surgery into the New Year.
- Bordeaux-Bègles have locked in France tighthead Sipili Falatea through 2028, and Benetton have secured Italy internationals Lorenzo and Niccolò Cannone on new three-year contracts.
- The Dragons confirmed second row Steve Cummins has left, former Wales U20 centre Steff Hughes announced his retirement to coach, and Exeter’s Rob Baxter stressed a patient, fit-first recruitment approach.