ON THE BLINDSIDE
By MARK STEVENS

Jack Nowell’s French connection is set to go on for a few more years yet, after the Cornishman this week put pen to paper on a contract extension that will keep him at La Rochelle until 2027.
The 30-year-old made the switch across the English Channel at the start of this season, bringing to an end a 12-year association with Exeter Chiefs.
As one of several high-profile departures from Sandy Park last summer, Nowell and his family have settled well into their new surroundings, both on and off the field.
“It’s been unbelievable,” said Nowell. “I don’t think t...