Clermont-Ferrand, France, Jan 20, 2026 (AFP) - Australia lock Swain to join French side Clermont

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Australia lock Darcy Swain has agreed to join Clermont on a three-year deal from next season, the French Top 14 club said on Tuesday. Swain, who spent six seasons with the Brumbies but is currently with Western Force, made the last of his 17 appearances for the Wallabies in 2022. The 28-year-old will join compatriot and fellow second-rower Rob Simmonds in central France. Clermont sit in eighth place in the Top 14 table before hosting La Rochelle......

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