Picamoles linked with Saints and Bath

Louis Picamoles has cooled talk of a move linking him with a number of Premiership clubs.

The Toulouse giant has been linked with both Bath and Northampton in recent days following France’s World Cup exit.

"There are lots of things being said at the moment," he told RMC Sport.

"This week I'm on holiday. I'm just trying to come to terms with the disappointment of the end of the World Cup. I'll go back to my club, Toulouse, next week.

"In terms of my future, I'll meet my current president and Fabien Pelous (sporting director) next week. Between then and now, nothing will happen.

"Anything that has been said about this subject is pure speculation, given that for the minute, I've not made any decisions. I will make my decision soon. But for now, I'm spending time with my family and enjoying my holidays. Before I make any decisions, I'll meet the people in charge at Stade next week, and then I'll make a decision.

"Anything that has been said up to now can't be true, given that for the moment no decision has been taken.”