AJ Lam joins ASM Clermont Auvergne from the Blues

New Zealand center AJ Lam has joined the French rugby club ASM Clermont Auvergne from the Blues. Lam, who is the brother of Ben Lam, arrives with high expectations following a successful season where he scored eight tries in sixteen matches.

Clermont manager Christophe Urios and teammate Harry Plummer have expressed enthusiasm regarding Lam's arrival. The club aims to leverage the existing chemistry between Lam and Plummer, who previously played together at the Blues, to enhance Clermont's attacking system.

Standing 1.92 meters tall and weighing 105 kg, Lam is noted for his ability to break through defenses and his finishing skills. His playing style has been compared to former Clermont player George Moala, offering the team a powerful offensive dimension in the Top 14.