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South African World Cup winner in negotiations with Top 14 club - report
By Josh Raisey
South Africa and Leicester Tigers No8 Jasper Wiese is in 'advanced negotiations' with Top 14 outfit Stade Francais over a possible move at the end of the season, according to French outlet Midi Olympique.
The French publication have reported that the Parisian club are in the process of signing the 28-year-old who has spent the last three seasons at Welford Road. Wiese has become a formidable force in the Gallagher Premiership since arriving at Leicester, earning his first Springboks cap as a result in 2021.
New Stade Francias coach Laurent Labit said (translated on Google): "The first contacts went well but nothing has yet been done. We will let him breathe in the country, allow him to fully enjoy the celebrations following the title of world champion. After that, we will probably re-engage in dialogue."
The 27-cap forward was part of South Africa's triumphant World Cup squad this year, making four appearances across the tournament, including a cameo from the bench in the final against the All Blacks. He is currently still with the Springboks squad during their celbratory tour of South Africa.
Wiese has tasted glory in the green of Leicester Tigers as well since joining in 2020. The No8 not only started in their 2022 Premiership final victory over Saracens, but scored a try in a player of the match performance.
Stade Francais currently sit in third place in the Top 14, level on points with leaders Pau, while Leicester sit second from bottom in the Premiership standings.
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