Wales
Roberts 'baffled' by Racing Metro exit talk
ESPN Staff
October 14, 2014
Jamie Roberts looks set to stay at Racing Metro for the time being © Getty Images
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Racing Metro centre Jamie Roberts said he was "baffled" by the rumours linking him with a move away from the Top 14 club.

Reports from France suggested regions in Wales were keen to bring Roberts back home in time to be registered for this weekend's Rugby Champions Cup. While ESPN understands Dan Lydiate could yet return, Roberts seems set to stay put for the time being.

"I was as baffled as anyone this morning," Roberts told Sky Sports. "I got up and got a lot of text messages off my mates saying 'you're coming home, are you?' It was the first I heard of it and I haven't got a clue. I'll raise the issue with the coaches either today or tomorrow."

The rumours of Roberts' exit were furthered when Racing Metro coach Laurent Labit was quoted in L'Equipe as saying the Welsh duo "never really performed since their arrival".

"I've seen a few quotes and it's interesting to say the least," Roberts added. "Agents deal with that sort of stuff. I'll move on and focus on things in the gym and on the training field and hopefully make the team for the weekend."

Racing Metro face Northampton at the weekend and Roberts is hoping to get back into the starting line-up. "First and foremost the team have been going well. I got injured three weeks ago with a nasty dead leg and I couldn't play the following week. The boys were playing well so the coaches stuck with those players. I can't expect just to walk back into the team, I have to work hard like any set-up. I'll bide my time, train hard and see what comes of it."

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