GLOUCESTER have emerged as surprise suitors for Italian skipper Sergio Parisse with Stade Francais struggling to stay in business.
The Paris giants could be forced into liquidation and relegation to the Pro D2 if they cannot find a buyer before the end of the season.
The Cherry and Whites who are waiting for South African Johan Ackermann to confirm that he is ditching the Lions for Kingsholm are interested in Parisse.
Blindside understands that the club are willing to throw some big money at a No 8 and Parisse is a player they are very much interested in.
Another on their wanted list if Par...