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Aphiwe Dyantyi Signs Short-Term Deal With France's Narbonne

The former Springbok joins as backline cover for a promotion-chasing side in France's third tier.

Overview

  • Racing Club de Narbonne Méditerranée confirmed the contract runs to the end of the season, with Dyantyi expected to link up with the squad this week.
  • The signing addresses injuries in the backline, with reports noting Argentine Sevens international Axel Müller is currently sidelined.
  • Narbonne are third in France’s Nationale after 18 matches and remain in the promotion hunt.
  • World Rugby’s 2018 Breakthrough Player returned to professional rugby in 2023 after a four-year suspension following a 2019 positive test for banned substances.
  • Since returning he has seen limited minutes with the Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls, though Narbonne highlighted his pace, line-breaking threat and ability to cover wing or centre.