Coach cops 10-week ban for ref threat
Pau coach Sebastien Piqueronies was banned for 10 weeks after European Professional Club Rugby found him guilty of misconduct for an angry confrontation with the referee after a loss to the Cheetahs.
Watch: Pau coach gets hands-on with ref
Pau coach Sébastien Piqueronies has been cited for a physical altercation with referee Sam Grove-White following Section Paloise’s home defeat to the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup.
Steyn at fullback for Cheetahs
Springbok veteran Frans Steyn will start at fullback when the Toyota Cheetahs make their long-awaited return to top-class rugby against Section Paloise on Saturday in Pau.
LIVE: Section Paloise vs Cheetahs
Follow the live action as the Toyota Cheetahs face Section Paloise in a #ChallengeCupRugby clash in Pau. #PAUvCHE
Jantjies linked to Japan move
Elton Jantjies could opt to join Japanese side the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.
Watch: Jantjies picks up points hall in Top 14
Elton Jantjies scored 19 points with the boot as he faced off against Finn Russell in Pau’s clash with Racing 92 on Friday evening.
Why Jantjies chose Top 14
Elton Jantjies says his drive to be in the Springbok squad to front the British & Irish Lions led to his decision to play in the French Top 14.
Smith set for Pau move
Ben Smith will join Pau after the 2019 World Cup, but the French Top 14 club has missed out on signing Ardie Savea.
Kolbe sets up Mjekevu try
Cheslin Kolbe put Wandile Mjekevu away for a try during Toulouse’s 11-10 loss to Pau.
