People are only excited because he's French. If Cas signed a 22 year old from Hull KR with next to no first team experience people would be underwhelmed.

One of the players who gets better in the eyes of fans by not playing.

That's like saying Saints were more excited to sign Mose Masoe than some prop from Hull KR. Of course they were, it's a player from a different country with a different style that has the potential to bring something different to the team.

I have no idea to be honest.

The article would have more credibility if the players were named.

My answer would be if the working conditions were that bad for French players at the club would the likes of Elima, Casty, Duport and Gigot have returned?

Gadwin Springer is a young player with enormous potential. But he still needs the guidance of a competent coach. He is more likely to find this at Castleford than at Catalans. I suspect that he will improve dramatically over the coming year, and during 2016 will be regarded as a game changer for his club.

Catalans lose out but Castleford and France gain a new star.

Weel done Jean - I knew you could do it.

Took many posts into the thread though.!