Obano to put England career on hold with Pau move
Summary
Beno Obano, an England rugby player, will pause his international career by moving from Bath to the French club Pau after the next season. Although England prefers players based in domestic clubs, Obano is expected to remain available for the national team, unlike some others who moved abroad earlier.Key Facts
- Beno Obano is a 31-year-old loose-head prop in rugby union.
- He has played five times for England, most recently in July against South Africa.
- Obano agreed to join Pau, a French Top 14 rugby team, after the upcoming season.
- England’s coach prefers to select players who play in England, but Obano is still likely to be picked for the national team.
- Other English players like Jack Willis, Kyle Sinckler, and Billy Vunipola already play for French clubs.
- Younger players in England, such as Fin Baxter and Bevan Rodd, also compete for Obano’s position.
- Bath will need to adjust their front row as they lost players including Thomas du Toit and now Obano.
- Previous players who moved abroad, like Tom Willis, were not selected for England until the World Cup cycle changed.
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