Mathieu Warnier, Media365: published on Friday January 17, 2025 at 5:20 p.m.
Called to prepare for the 6 Nations Tournament, Théo Attissogbé spoke about the feeling of wearing the French XV jersey and his ambitions as he approaches the preparation camp prior to the match against Wales.
Théo Attissogbé will be there again. Selected with the XV of France for the first time during the summer tour in Argentina last year, the Pau winger then played against Japan in the fall and his name is found in the list of 42 players called up for prepare for the 6 Nations Tournament. Interviewed this Thursday by the magazine Olympic Middaythe 20-year-old confided that “it’s a huge source of pride and a lot of pleasure” to be part of the chosen ones who are expected in Marcoussis ahead of the reception of Wales on January 31. A selection which was uncertain for a long time because the native of Périgueux injured his left knee against Japan and only returned to competition last weekend. “I’m very happy because I recently came back from injury,” he confided. I was impatiently waiting for this list. » It must be said that Théo Attissogbé has taken a liking to the French XV jersey, which he has already worn three times. Marked by the ceremonial which frames the meetings of the national selection, in particular the presentation of the jerseys carried out the day before, the Palois conceded that “it directly makes you want to taste it again” and that “it’s like an addiction”.
Attissogbé: “All the players go to Marcoussis to wear this jersey”
“As soon as you taste this jersey, you want to wear it again as many times as possible,” he added during this interview. It's a lot of happiness and representing your country, singing La Marseillaise, it's something powerful. » For his third experience with the Blues and his first 6 Nations Tournament, the 20-year-old intends to “gather as much confidence as possible, as much experience as possible” and intends to seize his chance if necessary. “I don't ask myself too many questions, I'm going there with a lot of desire, all my energy and we'll see what happens,” says the international winger. In any case, if the opportunity presents itself, I will be ready. » But he does not hide the fact that there is “big competition in all positions and even more in the back positions”. “All the players go to Marcoussis to wear this jersey,” confirms Théo Attissogbé. It's certain that I'm going to go there with great ambition but, above all, with a lot of pleasure, a lot of energy. » Affirming that “no one goes to Marcoussis for nothing”, he assures “to go there with great ambition but, above all, with a lot of pleasure, a lot of energy”. An attitude that could be the key to gaining a place on the scoresheet against the XV du Poireau.
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