The Castanet-Tolosan stadium witnessed an emotional scene before the match against Leucate. The club paid a vibrant tribute to Medhi Narjissi, a young player from Stade Toulousain, who tragically disappeared at sea during a gathering in South Africa with the French national team. Medhi Narjissi, son of Jalil Narjissi, former coach of the Castanet club’s seniors during the last two seasons, was a promising figure in rugby.
The club president was very moved
Before kick-off, club president Ramon Eguskiza, accompanied by players, managers and supporters, led a minute of applause in tribute to Medhi. Several club members wore white T-shirts bearing the inscription “Thoughts for Medhi”. Leucate’s opponents, as well as the public present, also joined in this solemn moment. President Eguskiza, visibly very moved, expressed the club’s feelings: “In Castanet, we could not forget”. These words resonated in the hearts of all those who knew Medhi and his family. This poignant tribute is a magnificent message to the family of Medhi Narjissi whose disappearance plunged his loved ones into horror and immense pain.
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The Castanet-Tolosan stadium witnessed an emotional scene before the match against Leucate. The club paid a vibrant tribute to Medhi Narjissi, a young Stade Toulousain player who tragically disappeared at sea.
