Rumours continue to swirl around Coutnery Lawes as French media report that England and Northampton Saints veteran was spotted visiting the facilities of French club Provence Rugby.
Lima Sopaoga has no regrets about turning his back on the All Blacks to ply his trade in England at Wasps and provide better for his family.
A total of 83 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action, with a strong Northampton side falling to bottom-dwelling Newcastle despite a big Kiwi influence.
The Kiwi influence at Lyon is still palpable as that club makes its way up the French Top 14 table.
Lima Sopoaga is already proving his considerable worth for Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership.
Lima Sopoaga is already proving his considerable worth for Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership.
Toulon is moving slowly up the French Top 14 standings due in no small part to the New Zealand influence.
Steven Luatua is testimony to the exquisite skill that the Bristol Bears bring to some of their work but he will need to lead with the hard edge if his team is to challenge the top six in this season’s Gallagher Premiership.
The Tigers may have missed fullback Telusa Veainu, after the former Canterbury wing, who has been great value for the Midlands club, broke his jaw last weekend.