« Neuf doublons, une armée de jokers à recruter » : à l’ombre de la Coupe du monde, vers une saison de doublons en Top 14

The Ligue Nationale de Rugby steering committee will vote on the official schedule for the 2027-2028 Top 14 season on Wednesday. The upcoming season is anticipated to face significant disruption due to the Rugby World Cup scheduled to take place in Australia from October 1 to November 13, 2027.

The tournament overlap will reportedly lead to nine duplicate rounds where Top 14 fixtures coincide with international matches. Consequently, clubs are preparing for a season requiring multiple medical and World Cup jokers to cover for absent international players.