Two reinforcements were received by the SOC in less than 24 hours. Giorgi Pertaia arrived at Savoyards (1.84m; 125kg). The Georgian right pillar, aged 25, has signed up to a season with the Black Lions (Georgia).

He was the winner of the European Super Cup 2022, and now he is in the Currie Cup First Division.

The formalization of the right-hand counterpart was completed the following day. Enzo Segui, 21 years old; 1.80m; 110kg) arrives from Oyonnax. He is a native of Oyonnax where he was raised from Espoirs to U16. The Aindinois have signed for two seasons.