Clermont head coach Franck Azema has shot down speculation of a move for Paddy Jackson after it was reported that the out-half was close to signing with the French giants. Clermont head coach Franck Azema has shot down speculation of a move for Paddy Jackson after it was reported that the out-half was close to signing with the French giants. 'No desire on our part to engage his services' - Clermont head coach rules out signing Paddy JacksonJackson is looking for a new club after his contract with Ulster and Ireland was revoked on Saturday along with Stuart Olding's following an internal review into their behaviour. Speculation quickly mounted that Jackson was close to finalising a move to the Top 14, with Clermont Auvergne reportedly the favourite to sign the number ten. "There is no contact between Paddy Jackson and the club and no desire on our part to engage his services," he told the Clermont website.

Source: Irish Independent April 16, 2018 15:56 UTC