La Rochelle new boy Nowell: Being side to beat is no bad thing

England international Nowell, who won a Champions Cup winners’ medal with Exeter, started eight of nine Top 14 matches for his new club since swapping England for France at the end of last season.

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023 - 13:11

James Harrington

New La Rochelle recruit Jack Nowell believes the enormous twin-star target on the Champions Cup holders’ backs this season is no ‘bad thing’ as they prepare to open their campaign against Leinster.

England international Nowell, who won a Champions Cup winners’ medal with Exeter, started eight of nine Top 14 matches for his new club since swapping England for France at the end of last season.