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Marchant ready to fight for his place

■ By ADAM HATHAWAY JOE Marchant landed in Bagshot for the first time in three years last week – then set about learning rugby in English again. The centre ended his exile in France, with Stade Francais, in the summer…

By Adam Hathaway · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:59 AM

Key Things to Know

Joe Marchant is competing to reclaim England's outside centre jersey following his transfer to Sale Sharks.
Marchant ended a three-year spell in France with Top 14 side Stade Francais.
The centre faces competition for the England number 13 jersey from Henry Slade and Will Joseph.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Joe Marchant is ready to battle for England's outside centre spot after returning to English club rugby with Sale Sharks. The former Harlequins back spent three years in France playing for Stade Francais in the Top 14 before re-entering national contention, where he recently trained in Bagshot.

Marchant faces direct competition for the number 13 jersey from Henry Slade and Will Joseph ahead of the Nations Championship. The centre believes his time playing in France provided valuable experience, having previously started five of seven World Cup matches during his earlier England run.

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Marchant ready to fight for his place

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