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Bayonne confirm signing of Alex Moon
By Ian Cameron
Top 14 club Bayonne have confirmed the signing of Northampton Saints second-row Alex Moon, who has signed for the next two seasons.
Moon, aged 27, has contributed to Northampton's rise to the top of the league in England this season and their progression to the Investec Champions Cup round of 16, participating in all four pool games.
The 6'7, 123kg lock has been with Saints for over eight seasons.
The growing appeal of France's top-flight rugby competition is evident with recent high-profile signings like Owen Farrell to Racing 92 and the anticipated acquisition of England tighthead Kyle Sinckler by Toulon.
Moon, a product of St Joseph's College and Sedbergh School, progressed from the Saints Academy to make his first-team debut in 2016.
He soon became a Premiership regular and won consecutive Premiership Rugby Shields in 2017 and 2018. The 2018/19 season marked his breakthrough with 18 appearances and a key role in Saints' Premiership Rugby Cup victory. His performances, including scoring against Clermont, secured him a senior contract and an England summer training camp invite in 2020 after 20 appearances the prior season.
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A couple of points after a quick read. Lolesio is NOT "metamorphosing quickly into the 10" every Aussie wanted. He is a major project and is about 1/4 of the journey thru that projects time. Also Nick LF was always a centre wing in NZ. Was always considered as that by his coaches inc Razor. Sure his rep stuff has been as wing but thats just a selection that filled a need.
Its a bit like asking "Can NZ turn Jordan into a fullback" as he's always been one but was selected by Foster as a winger and did OK at it eh.
Go to commentsThe nsw and qld teams do look stronger for 2025. Do you think Dan M might take longer to get success as he is new and has a new squad?
Also great mention of the Penrith Emus. The neglect of rugby in Sydney outside the 'traditional' private school areas has had a lasting effect with many sports fans in Sydney. They wouldn't know or care when the wallabies play.
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