Shoguns move for Dourthe in pre-season signing spree

Andrew Baldock

Dourthe, 30, met with club officials last week about a possible move to England from French championship side Castres. He has won 31 caps and is a proven international-class goalkicker, although his last Test match appearance came against Ireland four years ago.

Discussions are understood to be at an advanced stage, and Dourthe would become Shoguns' second international recruit after ex-England hooker Mark Regan, who is returning to his former club following a successful stint with Leeds.