French Top14 club Clermont have dismissed reports linking them with a move for Irish out-half Paddy Jackson, with head coach Franck Azéma describing the rumours as “false information”. Jackson (pictured) is seeking a new club following confirmation that the IRFU and Ulster have revoked the contracts of he and teammate Stuart Olding. But in a statement released on Clermont’s website, Azéma insisted there have been no talks with the player. But Azéma added: “I trust our options in this position where we do not lack resources with Camille Lopez, Patricio Fernandez, Ice Toeava and Dorian Lavernhe who continues to progress and whom we trust. “With the constraints imposed by the salary cap, it is not possible to strengthen a position where internal solutions are numerous.

Source: Evening echo April 16, 2018 17:26 UTC