Rugby Rumours: French Power Plays and UK Shifts

Lyon look at Argentinian beef

Firstly it looks like the Argentinian tight head Francisco Gomez Kodela is on his way to Lyon. The French club are also favourites to sign Jamie Cudmore. Although I am hearing that Harlequins are interested in signing the Canadian International.

Back Row Moves

Australia's David Pocock is subject to a fair few rumours at the moment but I am told he is in talks with Wasps. If that's successful it seems James Haskell will head to Gloucester and Then it's Ben Morgan to Scarlets.

Skills in Meehan

Across the Tasman the All Blacks are on the look out for a new skills coach and an early favourite is Toulon's Steve Meehan.

Irish imports and exports

Munster are still on the look out for young front rows and are looking in the UK and France. It seems there are some exiles on the radar plus one or two talented Englishmen playing in Championship and National Leagues.

Staying with Ireland, the utility back Ian Madigan is in big demand in France. It's been widely publicised on social media but Bordeaux look favourites. An outside bet could be Bristol or Yorkshire Carnegie.