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Marchant Back in England, Forged in France | Manchester News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Summary
Joe Marchant, fresh off a three-year rugby odyssey in France with Stade Francais, is back in England chasing his England dream — but not without a linguistic twist. He’s swapped French rugby lingo for English, a small but telling sign of how deeply he absorbed French culture. Once a World Cup stalwart at outside centre, he dove straight into club life in Paris after the tournament, leaving teammates behind as he embraced a new reality. That stint didn’t just teach him a language — it forged a tougher, more assertive player, battle-tested by Top 14’s brutal physicality. Now, with Sale aiming for an attacking Premiership season and Marchant hungry to prove himself, he’s focused on clawing his way back into Steve Borthwick’s England squad. His first game? September 26th against Bristol — and soon after, a trip near Newcastle to cheer from the stands with his father-in-law, Alan Shearer. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c6m2rjg47z45o More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed67c2156ab0b0a0 Report issues to [email protected].