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Lyon make decision after speculation linked them with Josh Adams
By Liam Heagney
Wales international Josh Adams won’t be joining Lyon next season, according to the latest media reports from France. The winger, who toured South Africa in 2021 with the British and Irish Lions, was quickly linked with a switch to the Top 14 when the WRU contracts crisis blew up over the winter.
However, the regions in Wales have since struck a recent deal with the Welsh players union and with Adams already contracted with Cardiff until 2025, the plug has now reportedly been pulled on interest from France about getting him to stay on there and play locally following the completion of the Rugby World Cup.
Adams was in France last week, training with Wales in Nice before they moved north to play France in Paris in last Saturday's Guinness Six Nations round five fixture. A report on rugbyrama.fr read: “Josh Adams (28 years, 49 caps) will not be at Lyon next season.
"According to our information, Lyon have just put an end to the contacts made a few months ago with the winger of Wales and the British and Irish Lions. The case was complex due to the Cardiff player's contractual situation and his international status.
“The club decided not to pursue further the delicate negotiations with the winger and his representatives. The deal dragged on due to the player's commitment to Cardiff – he is under contract until 2025 – and his international status.
“This decision is not related to the uncertainty around the future of Josua Tuisova, supposed to join Racing 92 in the off-season but still thinking about his future. The upcoming departures of Tuisova, Tavite Veredamu, Noa Nakaitaci and Toby Arnold have so far been offset by the commitment of the very promising Thaakir Abrahams, currently at the Sharks, and Semi Radradra.
"A third recruit is expected to follow. Lyon are eyeing the southern hemisphere to find the perfect complement to their line of attack.”
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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