A new coach and some restrained, highly targeted, work in the transfer market could work wonders for Stade Francais in the Top 14
A former Springboks halfback has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 29 to return to his family farm in South Africa.
Sergio Parisse was shown a red card in the first half, but Stade Francais made a winning start to the Top 14 away at newly-promoted Perpignan.
Cardiff Blues could not halt a Stade Francais side powered by Sergio Parisse from reaching the Champions Cup play-off final.