Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has raised the prospect of following Leinster coach Michael Cheika across the Channel to Stade Francais - although not until after the 2011 World Cup.

The highly decorated centre has previously been linked with a switch to Biarritz (in 2005) and said he was "open" to the idea of playing in Paris once his current contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) runs out. "I don't rule anything out," he said in an interview with the Irish Independent.

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Leinster's current boss Cheika was recently announced as Stade Francais' new head coach for 2010/11 after a turbulent season for the French giants in which they have consistently struggled for results.

"If the situation arose I'd certainly be open to the idea of it. I still have 18 months left on my current contract. I'll wait until he [Cheika] gets over to Paris and see if he wants an old, battered 32-year-old. I'm really happy where I am and enjoying my rugby. I'll cross that bridge, but it will be further down the track," he said.

Fijian flyer Vilimoni Delasau has signed for Stade Toulousain until the end of the season.

The veteran international has joined from financially troubled Montauban as a 'medical joker' to cover for the injured winger Yves Donguy.

Donguy sustained crucial ligament damage in Stade's recent 26-10 loss at Biarritz and is now likely to be out of action for six to nine months. Delasau, 33, has been brought in to strengthen Toulouse's options during a hectic domestic run-in, but he will not be eligible to play in the Heineken Cup.

Delasau's surprise departure is obviously good news for Toulouse, but is further confirmation of the hardship now facing Montauban. The Tarn club was officially relegated by the DNACG last week - due to a budget deficit - although it is clinging to hope that an appeal may prove successful.

If that is to be the case then Montauban need to find the missing €1.7m quick sharp, something that Delasau's departure will only assist in a minute way in terms of reducing the club's overall salaries.

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The player himself was clearly delighted to have left the Montauban crisis behind, describing himself as "very happy with this new sporting adventure" following his switch to Toulouse.

Delasau had been at Montauban for nearly two years after previously playing for Clermont Auvergne.

Another confirmed transfer - although not until the summer - will see Brive's Argentine winger Horacio Agulla move to Guinness Premiership outfit Leicester Tigers.

Agulla, 25, is the latest Brive player to leave the Limousin club as head coach Ugo Mola looks to build a more French oriented side. Earlier this season Andy Goode left for Worcester Warriors - via the Natal Sharks - while the club has also confirmed that Irish lock Christian Short will not have his contract renewed in the summer. There are also persistent rumours that England centre Riki Flutey will leave in the summer.

Tigers boss Richard Cockerill said Agulla's signing would bring added international quality to his squad. The Argentine winger has already won 20 caps and featured prominently in his country's successful 2007 World Cup run.

"We've been looking for a player to fit into the back three since we knew that Johne Murphy would be returning to Ireland and we think Horacio can develop and improve even further in this environment. He is a skilful footballer and he has plenty to offer here," said Cockerill.

Meanwhile, Racing-Metro's new signing Benjamin Fall has shed more light on his confirmed transfer to Paris from struggling Bayonne.

"We're still not safe to stay in Top 14 next season, and it was also an opportunity I could not pass up," the 20-year-old France international said. The protracted transfer was finally sealed last week after Racing agreed to pay a €500,000 compensation fee to Bayonne.

"The amount is very high, but I'm going to play my game and prove that their choice was wise. There will inevitably be high expectations, but it's up to me to prove the fee was justified," he added.