Former All Black named worst signing of the season

French publication Midi Olympique pinpointed Luke McAlister, Frank Halai and Hika Elliot as some of the season's worst signings, with McAlister topping the list.

They adjudged Halai to be the fourth-worst signing, while Elliot, who joined the last-placed Oyonnax after a long career with the Chiefs, was ranked as the ninth-worst.