How Racing 92 could line up under Stuart Lancaster, including Siya Kolisi

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How Racing 92 could line up under Stuart Lancaster, including Siya Kolisi

Siya Kolisi will join Racing 92 after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The club has already signed some talented players this season. Stuart Lancaster will take over next season and the club will be a real threat in Europe.

Warrick Gelant won the Rugby World Cup with South Africa in 2015. He has started to make his mark at Racing 92. Max Spring made his Test debut for France last July.

Regan Grace is yet to make his debut for Racing 92 after sustaining an ACL injury in what proved his final game for St Helens. Christian Wade signed a short-term deal but an extension is not entirely off the cards. Donovan Taofifenua has been in and out of the France Test squad and is another supremely talented player.

Josua Tuisova joins from Lyon ahead of the new season. Tu is a powerhouse who can play inside centre, outside centre or wing. Junior Tabuavou is another centre option for Racing 92.

Racing 92 have a few options in midfield, most of them can play both positions. Gael Fickou has been a shining light for the club since arriving from Toulouse. Francis Saili may get a contract extension after joining the side following Virimi Vakatawa’s retirement.

Vinaya Habosi has signed for Racing 92 ahead of next season. He played for the Drua in their first Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Antoine Gibert has been a standout performer for Racing 92 this season. Russell has left to join Bath. Racing have signed Perpignan fly-half Tristan Tedder. Ben Volavola has also been linked with a move to Harlequins. Beauden Barrett and Matthieu Jaliberts were linked earlier this year, but both rumours have lost traction.

Nolann Le Garrec is a talented young player. He has already caught the eye of Fabien Galthie. Teddy Iribaren is rumoured to be leaving Racing 92 for La Rochelle. Racing have signed James Hall from Stade Francais.

Jordan Joseph has returned from a loan spell at Pau. Maxime Baudonne, Kitione Kamikamica and Anthime Hemery are also options at the back of the pack.

Cameron Woki joined Racing before the season kicked off. He can play in the second row or in a back row with Kolisi. Racing have Fabien Sanconnie, Baptiste Chouenoux and Ibrahim Diallo as replacements on the flank.

Siya Kolisi has joined Racing 92 as a replacement for Wenceslas Lauret. LaureT is retiring this year.

Will Rowlands will leave the Dragons at the end of the season. Bernard Le Roux could retire at end the year.

Boris Palu has signed a contract extension with Racing until 2025. Anton Bresler and Woki could get a new contract too. Racing could still sign Aston Vaiotu and Veikoso Poloniati in the second row.

Trevor Nyakane joined Racing 92 from the Bulls in 2022. Thomas Laclayat is set to join the Top 14 club from Oyonnax. Biyi Alo could remain on the club's payroll if his contract is extended.

Camille Chat has fallen out of favour with the French selectors, but he is still a popular figure at Racing 92. Jonathan Maiau, Janick Tarrit and Penami Narisia are promising talents at the club.

Guram Gogichashvili has been a regular starter for Racing 92 this season. Eddy Ben Arous and Hassane Kolingar back him up.


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