Obano to put England career on hold with Pau move

Beno Obano has confirmed he will join the French Top 14 club Pau at the conclusion of the upcoming season. The move will result in the prop pausing his international rugby career, as current Rugby Football Union policy prevents players based at overseas clubs from representing England.

This transition follows a growing trend of English players moving to the French league, which necessitates a temporary suspension of their Test match eligibility. Obano’s departure marks a significant shift in his professional trajectory as he prepares to transition to the French domestic competition.