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USAP rugby squad restructuring and preparations

Overview

French rugby club USAP has implemented a significant squad overhaul for the 2026/2027 Top 14 season. The recruitment strategy focuses on strengthening the backline with high-profile arrivals, including Super Rugby try scorer Sevu Reece and former All Black Braydon Ennor. Ennor noted that moving to Perpignan represents a desire to step out of his comfort zone, stating, “I feel like a newcomer, especially with the language barrier.”

As preparations continue, the club has faced both physical setbacks and roster adjustments. During a high-intensity training session against Narbonne, second row Bastien Chinarro sustained a serious wrist injury. Additionally, to manage heavy competition within the squad, USAP is loaning center Job Poulet and fly-half Gabin Kretchmann to Béziers for the Pro D2 season to ensure increased playing time.

Entities

USAP · Luke McGrath · Braydon Ennor · Laurent Labit · Sevu Reece

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
USAP faces player injuries and loan moves ahead of Top 14
USAP faces injury concerns following a high-intensity training session with Narbonne, while center Job Poulet and fly-half Gabin Kretchmann join Béziers on loan.
17 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
USAP undergoes major squad overhaul for 2026/2027 season
Rugby club USAP has heavily restructured its squad for the 2026/2027 season, recruiting high-profile players like Sevu Reece and Braydon Ennor to secure its place in the Top 14.

Sources

ladepeche.fr · lepetitjournal.net · lindependant.fr · lopinion.com · m.midi-olympique.fr · minutesports.fr · rugbyrama.fr · spd-noervenich.de