The Top 14 kicks off this weekend so this is what you should look out for

This weekend heralds the start of the 2018/19 French Top 14 season, with this year's edition promising to be as exciting and unpredictable as ever. The league has its fair share of additions for the new season, with a swathe of new signings and the return of two clubs with a rich history in the domestic scene over the years. Reigning champions Castres will be looking to kick-start the defence of their fifth title against the team they upset in the 2018 final in June, Montpellier.  The Top 14 is the longest league season in the northern hemisphere and is perhaps also the most demanding. So wh…