Perpignan has been plunged into grief after a former star player of the club was assaulted and killed outside his bar in the city centre last night. The Perpignan squad heard of the news as they prepare for their Challenge Cup clash with Connacht tomorrow at the Sportsground in Galway. Paddy Jackson, who signed with Perpignan this year, has not travelled to Galway to play against Connacht. Barend Britz's pub, ‘Bar and Britz’ at Place de République in Perpignan city centre, is a popular spot with rugby supporters and players. Perpignan coach Arlettaz, who has arrived in Galway for the game against Connacht, expressed his shock at the death.

Source: Evening echo December 07, 2018 15:33 UTC