Farrell, Tuilagi add English beef to start of Top 14 season

English internationals Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi are set to make their Top 14 debuts this weekend as the new season gets underway in France.

Farrell will start at fly-half for Racing 92 against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, while Tuilagi will make his Sale debut against Lyon on Sunday.

Both players are expected to have a major impact on the Top 14 this season. Farrell is one of the most respected fly-halves in the world, while Tuilagi is a powerful centre who can break through defenses with ease.

Farrell's arrival at Racing 92 is a major coup for the club. The English international has won two Six Nations titles and was part of the British & Irish Lions squad that toured New Zealand in 2017.

Tuilagi's move to Sale is also a significant signing. The Samoan-born center has played for Leicester Tigers and Montpellier in the past, and he is known for his physicality and power.

The Top 14 is one of the most competitive leagues in the world, and the addition of Farrell and Tuilagi is sure to make it even more exciting. Both players are expected to be key figures for their respective clubs this season.

Farrell and Tuilagi are not the only English players who are set to make an impact in the Top 14 this season. Other notable signings include:

• George Ford (Leicester Tigers to Montpellier)
• Ben Te'o (Worcester Warriors to Bordeaux-Begles)
• Chris Ashton (Harlequins to Toulon)

The influx of English talent is sure to make the Top 14 even more competitive this season. With so many quality players on show, it is sure to be an exciting campaign.