At 28, Ross Moriarty has 54 caps for Wales. Here against the XV of France and Gaël Fickou during the quarter-final of the 2019 World Cup in Japan. PETER CZIBORRA
The CAB created a sensation this Friday by announcing this prestigious recruitment five days before the end of the regular season.
The big blow on the transfer market is signed Brive. The current red lantern of the Top 14 (14e 9 points from 13ePerpignan) indeed announced this Friday the recruitment of the Welsh international third line Ross Moriarty (28 years old, 54 selections, the last during the 2022 Six Nations Tournament) until 2025!
The player, who also wore the jersey of the British and Irish Lions (in 2017) joins the Corrèze club with immediate effect, as Tevita Ratuva’s medical joker. Before, therefore, to continue the adventure with the CAB during the next two seasons.
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After debuting in Gloucester, England, he had been playing since 2018 with the Newport Dragons. “I can’t wait to arrive this weekend and immediately put myself at the service of the team for these last five matches.commented Ross Moriarty.
The sports coordinator of CA Brive, Didier Faugeron, was delighted, for his part, with this prestigious arrival. “Ross is a fierce fighter, strong on the line and in duels. His international experience and leadership qualities will bring extra soul to the team.»
CAB’s Managing Director, Xavier Ric, underlines the importance of this transfer. “The signing of a player of the caliber of Ross Moriarty is a strong signal for the club and the development of our project. He is an experienced player at the highest international level who will bring us a lot for this end of the season and the following ones.»
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