Former Australia tighthead prop Pone Fa’amausili has signed for Professional D2’s Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente as a medical joker.
The seven-cap Wallaby, 28, who was a part of Eddie Jones’ squad for the 2023 World Cup, has been drafted in following an harm to Yassin Boutemmani, who was pressured from the sphere 20 minutes into the opening sport of the season for the French outfit.
Fa’amausili was a part of a 15-strong record of Moana Pasifika departures on the finish of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, only one marketing campaign after becoming a member of the membership. “Goodbyes are by no means straightforward, however they remind us simply how significant the journey has been. Thanks brothers for every part,” was the message shared by Moana Pasifika on social media following Fa’amausili’s launch.
Damage robbed the 138kg prop of a lot of the 2025 marketing campaign after making the transfer from the Melbourne Rebels, having to attend till Could to make his debut.
“Following Yassin Boutemmani’s injury, the club’s management and staff began searching for a medical replacement to replace our tighthead prop,” Soyaux Angoulême shared in a statement.
“An Australian international who has played seven matches for the Wallabies, Pone joins our team with solid top-level experience.
“Aged 28, Pone arrives with the desire to play as much as possible and support the team in its objectives.”
SAXV sit in 10th place in Pro D2 at present, having not too long ago misplaced to Vannes following a gap spherical victory over Provence.
They tackle Dax this weekend, the place they might be bolstered by their newest acquisition.
