Canet extends Toulouse stay

Bastien Canet has signed a new contract with ToulouseThe powerful player who has represented France at Under 18, 19 and “A” Level, linked with Toulouse in 2015 and has become one of Olympique’s main go-forward players.

He played 29 games for Toulouse in 2017, scoring ten tries and said of his new deal: “I’m happy to stay at TO, it’s a very good thing for me and my future. There is a very good group and a very competent staff. Everything is there to keep me moving forward and I want to help the club achieve its goals. I am already waiting for the recovery and to find the team, I will arrive motivated like never before for this new season.”

Bernard Sarrazain, President of TO XIII said: “Bastien is one of those players capable of responding to the power of English teams. Due to his agression and his taste for the fight, he allows the team to stand up to the most physical opponents. It’s an asset to have him with us.”