A veritable galaxy of stars are flocking not just to the Top 14, but the second-tier ProD2.
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.
Former Ireland centre Stuart Olding left his new side Brive with 14 men just 12 minutes into the match after he was sent off for a poorly timed tackle against Soyaux Angoulême.
Montpellier trail leaders Lyon by only a point after storming back to beat Clermont Auvergne, while Brive saw off struggling Stade Francais.
Castres recorded an impressive victory over the Top 14 leaders on Saturday, as Toulon suffered defeat to Brive.