What global recession..?

As the world battles impossibly with the insufferable affects of a global economic crisis certain overseas are still managing to find assets to invest in with can yield massive results. The man signing the cheques at Perpignan has done pretty blady well for himself.

DanCarter had his Heineken Cup debut for the battling french side this weekend. Just an average 16 point haul in his sides 26 - 20 victory over Leicester. Carter is pulling 35000 pound sterling a game, so that is about 2k a point.

Chippy chippy...eh..?

The fourth round victory of Perpignan is interesting on a few levels. Firsly the major reason DC chose this club was because they played in the HC. However, after 3 rounds the French side wasn't doing particularly well in Pool 3 sitting in 3rd position behind the Ospreys and Leicester with only the top 2 sides advancing. In addition to this, just a week ago the sides met with the Tigers winning 38-27. That is a 17 point turn around, although both sides won at home.

All in all the south of France must be fairly happy with their investment.