Paris prepares for a ‘monster’ next season

French giants Stade Francais and Racing 92 will merge next season, forming an “absolute monster” Top 14 Paris super club.

Both Paris outfits released identical statements confirming their plans yesterday, and now expect France’s Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) to ratify the move.

Stade president Thomas Savare and Racing chief Jacky Lorenzetti believe the two Paris powerhouses are best served pooling resources, throwing up the prospect of former All Black Dan Carter playing alongside Italy superstar Sergio Parisse next term.