Toulon keen to ditch Top 14
Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal wants his club to join the English Premiership.
Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal wants his club to join the English Premiership.
Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has been at the receiving end of merciless criticism from Toulon boss Mourad Boudjellal.
Smith dummied Ma'a Nonu before scoring a try for Pau against Toulon in the Top 14.
La Rochelle beat Castres 25-21 in the French Top 14, while Clermont, Racing, Grenoble, Brive and Toulon also won.
Duane Vermeulen will be sidelined for a fortnight after concussing himself against Toulouse last weekend.
The Springbok No 8 concussed himself attempting a try-saving tackle for Toulon against Toulouse.
Montpellier thrashed Agen 45-20 to return to winning ways in the Top 14, while there were also wins for Oyonnax, Bordeaux, Castres, Pau and Racing.
Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts has sustained a suspected torn bicep while playing for Stade Français and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The former Cheetahs centre crossed the line during his side's Top 14 match against Toulon.
Former All Black Ali Williams will join ex-teammate Dan Carter as his media advisor at Racing 92.