Stade Toulousain faces key departures

The Stade Toulousain, a top rugby club from France, is preparing for significant changes next summer as key players Thomas Ramos and François Cros are set to leave for other teams in 2027. This has raised concerns about the club's ability to maintain its strong position in the Top 14 league.

Salary cap and sanctions affect the club

The club, which has won four French titles, is dealing with financial constraints due to a salary cap and recent sanctions. These factors have made it harder to keep top talent, increasing competition from other teams in the league.

Stade Toulousain retains key player

Despite these challenges, the Stade Toulousain has managed to keep Emmanuel Meafou, a significant achievement that shows the club’s ability to retain talent. This success has given them confidence to work on a major project for the upcoming season.

Will Jordan is a target for the club

The club, under coach Ugo Mola, is looking to sign Will Jordan, a New Zealand international rugby player. Known for his versatility, Jordan can play on the wing or fullback and has an impressive record of 56 tries in 63 international matches with the All Blacks.

Jordan's performance and potential

Jordan has been a standout player, scoring 11 tries in 9 international matches this year. His consistent performance has earned him a place in World Rugby’s team of the year for four consecutive years, and it is likely he will be included again in 2026.

Timing and future plans

According to the English rugby website Ruck, the Stade Toulousain is exploring the possibility of signing Jordan, who will be free to leave New Zealand after the 2027 World Cup. However, no official statements have been made about Jordan’s future plans.