French side Clermont Auvergne have ruled out signing free agent Paddy Jackson. Jackson and Olding were found not-guilty last month of raping the same woman after a lengthy and highly publicised trial in Belfast. Clermont have now addressed reports that they are 'actively pursuing' Jackson, with the club insisting that they are not in the market for another fly-half. 🚫Pas de Paddy Jackson à l’ASM Clermont Auvergne, Franck Azéma s'exprime ! 👉https://t.co/CrOIpEHbVw pic.twitter.com/xpyoLmaWnq — ASM Rugby (@ASMOfficiel) April 16, 2018Advertisement"There is no contact between Paddy Jackson and the club and no desire on our part to engage his services," sports director Franck Azema told the Clermont website.

Source: The Irish Daily Star April 16, 2018 17:26 UTC