Darren Sweetnam arrives in France ahead of Top 14 title bid with La Rochelle

With six games left in the Top 14, La Rochelle sit in second place, just three points behind Toulouse

Darren Sweetnam made 92 appearances for the province, scoring 22 tries. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Darren Sweetnam has landed in France and has visited his new home ground ahead of his Top 14 debut.

Cork-man Sweetnam has joined Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle on a 'medical joker' until the end of the season.