Brive were worthy returnees to the Top 14 after a single Pro D2 campaign and while recruitment has been limited, there can expect consolidation in 2020/21.
RugbyPass assesses the heights and weights of the various opensides that started league matches in France, England and the PRO14 at the end of November.
Jeremy Davidson is tipping Dominiko Waqaniburotu for a special 2019 double - promotion to the Top 14 with Brive and quarter-final qualification for Fiji at the Japan World Cup.