French rugby clubs conclude pre-season ahead of Top 14

French rugby clubs are concluding their pre-season preparations ahead of the upcoming Top 14 championship. Various clubs have reported recent match results and squad updates.

Stade Toulousain is preparing for a significant match against Aviron Bayonnais, featuring the return of several internationals including Antoine Dupont and Tommaso Menoncello, though Emmanuel Meafou remains absent. The club is also focused on long-term succession planning and the potential for a historic fifth consecutive title.

ASM Clermont Auvergne recently played to a 28-28 draw against Toulon in a highly competitive friendly. The club is integrating returning internationals like Marcos Kremer as they finalize their roster for the league restart.

Other notable results include LOU Rugby's 31-29 victory over Leinster, La Rochelle's win against Munster, and Olympique des Monts de Laucaune's 50-33 win over Montpellier. Additionally, US Montauban secured a victory against Nevers, ending a long losing streak. In the Sevens circuit, the In Extenso Supersevens is moving to Pau for its decisive second stage.