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Rough Justice: Giant Aussie teenager becomes latest star poached by French rugby

The 18-year-old will stay with the Waratahs until July 2027 after Rugby Australia’s offer could not match Pau’s academy pathway.

Australian under-18 captain Justice Taumoepeau has signed a three-year deal with French club Pau, while the Waratahs are in talks to bring another France-based young star, Lehopa Leota, back to Australia in 2027.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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