Stuart Lancaster has signed another England star for Racing 92
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Former England lock Jonny Hill is swapping Premiership rugby for the glamour of the Top 14, with RugbyPass confirming his move to Racing 92 at the end of the season.
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The towering second-row has signed a two-year deal with Stuart Lancaster's side, a year after a serious patella injury scuppered his transfer to Lyon.
Stuart Lancaster pounces on Hill's availability
Rugby transfer insider Neil Fissler first revealed in December that Hill's name was circulating among French clubs, and Lancaster wasted no time snapping him up.
The former England head coach is assembling a formidable English contingent in Paris, with Hill becoming the fifth English player to join Racing under his reign.
Racing aiming for Top 14 dominance
Currently only three points ahead of local rivals Stade Français in the Top 14, Racing 92 are eager to strengthen their pack. Hill's arrival fills the void left by French international Boris Palu, who is heading to Bordeaux on his own two-year deal.
Palu departs with Racing history
Palu, 28, has been a loyal servant to Racing, playing a key role in their run to the 2020 Champions Cup final, where they were defeated by Hill's Exeter Chiefs. Despite earning two French caps during the same year, Palu has struggled to break into Les Bleus' setup since.
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