Lyon are in a relegation dogfight to remain in the Top 14 and injuries to Frederic Michalak and Jacques-Louis Potgieter have left the club short at fly-half.Īccording to Midi Olympique, Lyon bosses approached 37-year-old Wilkinson about putting his boots back on as a 'medical joker', but he 'politely declined'. However, enough cash has been made available to plug the gaping hole in midfield with the capture of Mermoz, providing they receive the required paperwork. The long-term losses of Tuilagi and Toomua have been particularly damaging as they would have formed the heart - and a devastating heart at that - of the Leicester midfield.ĭue to the money already spent on these injured stars, and because Leicester do not have a rich benefactor like Bath or Saracens, replacing all the walking wounded is impossible. The Tigers have been blighted by injuries this season with, among others, Manu Tuilagi, Matt Toomua, JP Pietersen, Telusa Veianu and Marcos Ayerza all sidelined. I do not have the ins and outs," Mermoz told L'Equipe.
Leicester's bid to sign Toulon centre Maxime Mermoz is turning into a transfer saga following reports that terms have been agreed with the player but a final sign-off from French rugby's governing body - the FFR - is still not forthcoming.
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