The South African world champion will reinforce the Racingmen squad from December.
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Racing 92 signed on Tuesday, November 30, the South African world champion Trevor Nyakane for the next three seasons. The mainstay was previously at the Bulls, the South African Super Rugby franchise based in Pretoria, and should arrive in France in December.
“It was important to strengthen following the departure of George-Henri Colombe [il jouera la saison prochaine à La Rochelle]. We also wanted someone with experience to supervise the young people so that they can continue to flourish. It is an added value but also an example “, Racing 92 manager Laurent Travers explained to AFP, confirming information from L’Equipe.
“He has the experience of the very high level and the maturity. It was important that he could pass it on. He has this ability to play left and right, I even think he made a game or two in the hooker position. He’s a versatile person and I hope he brings us what we expect “, added the Ile-de-France coach.
The 32-year-old colossus (1.78m for 117 kg), with 52 caps, played all three matches of the Springboks’ autumn tour in Europe, against Wales (23-18), against Scotland (30- 15) and during the defeat in England (27-26).