INTERVIEW – At the age of 24, the UBB center, long the Swiss Army knife of the French attack, declares himself “ready to take on more responsibility”. Fabien Galthié has finally made him his first choice.
For a long time, the Futuna-born player shied away from interviews. Too complicated for this reserved fellow. But his manager at UBB, Yannick Bruencouraged him to open up, take on more responsibility and, at the age of 24, change his status in the French team. Selected at every gathering by Fabien Galthié since the end of 2020 – ” a real mark of confidence, a pride and an honor for me “underlines Yoram Moefana at Figaro – He has already won 29 caps for France. But too often to make up for a withdrawal or come off the substitutes’ bench.
For this tour, which should launch the XV de France towards the 2027 World Cup, the coach has finally made him his first choice at center. The time has come for the Bordeaux native, with his impressive thighs, to make his mark. During the interview, he applies himself while nervously scratching his shoulders. As he takes his leave, he asks: ” I hope I’ve…