The Stade Rochelais fly-half, Hugo Reus (20 years old), will be the captain of the Bleuets for the U20 World Cup in South Africa.
Tradition dictates, the captains of all nations took part in the classic family photo before the start of the U20 World Cup in South Africa. In a splendid setting, on the roof of the Cape Town stadium with a breathtaking view of the Signal Hill hills, World Rugby officially revealed the name of the player who will lead the France team. The opener Hugo Reus (20 years old) will have the heavy responsibility of captaincy.
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“We have a good team with great players. Highlights the neo-captain for World Rugby. I hope our preparation will lead us to success.“
U20 world champion and best director of the last edition (62 points), he will try to take the Blues towards a fourth historic coronation. This season, Reus has quickly become a sure bet in the Top 14, imposing tough competition on Antoine Hastoy. The number 10 participated in 15 matches in the French Championship (116 points).
The French team will open the competition this Saturday at 2 p.m., against the Spanish selection, winner of the U20 world trophywho discovers this level of competition.
The World Cup will also be an opportunity to observe the integration of experimental rules by World Rugby, including the introduction of a time limit of 30 seconds for a scrum and a throw-in, or even the introduction of the 20-minute red card.
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