The young tricolor sepist succeeds Antoine Dupont for the title of best beginner on the world circuit.
The French rugby team at 7 took 5th place in the final of the World Circuit, which was arguing this weekend in Los Angeles (California, United States). Deprived of the final table because of their group performance on Saturday, the Blues won the match for 5th place 33 to 7 on Sunday against Australia. This season, the tricolor septists, reigning Olympic champions, reached two finals on the world circuit, lost in CAP in December against South Africa and then in Hong Kong against Argentina in March.
This Monday, the young Enahemo Artaud (21) was rewarded by the title of Rookie of the year, highlighting the best player in his first season on the Sevens Series. He succeeds Antoine Dupont, titled last year with the Olympic coronation of the 2024 Olympic Games in the key. “I am very happy and I can’t believe it!” When you are new here you have to play against very experienced players, so being named rookie of the year is really great ”said in a statement Artaud, Carcassonne player (national, 3rd division).
In addition, the captain of France 7, Paulin Riva, was appointed to the typical team of the season, notably alongside the Argentinian Luciano Gonzalez, elected best player of the season. South Africa, crowned world champion on Sunday, does not place any player in this short-list.
