France prop commits to Bordeaux

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: French international prop Jefferson Poirot signed a contract extension to 2021 with Bordeaux-Begles, the club announced.

The 26-year-old has played 26 times for France and is part of the squad preparing at the national training base at Marcoussis for the World Cup in Japan.

Poirot joined Bordeaux-Begles in 2011 from Brive and has played 106 games in the Top 14 and 22 in Europe for the club, where he is captain.

His season ended early when he injured a knee against Ireland in the Six Nations in March.

Agence France-Presse

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