Racing 92 and Stade Francais, winners of the last two Top 14 titles, announced Monday a shock merger to create a ‘super club’ that leaves many star players in limbo.
Racing and Stade are two of the biggest rivals in the French championship and the merger from next season came as a major surprise for European rugby.
Racing won the championship last year, but are now sitting in seventh and ace marksman Dan Carter was even jeered off the pitch after a defeat to leaders La Rochelle last weekend.