If the choice of Charles Ollivon (replaced by David Ribbans) in the role of captain was not really debated, as the aura of the international flanker goes beyond the borders of Var, the latter asked a single question: how Teddy Baubigny , designated captain last year, would he react?
Upset? Frustrated? Completely indifferent? The truth is, as always, to be found in measure. “The team is performing well, and it’s my main driving force! For the rest, I had a discussion with Pierre [Mignoni, directeur du rugby du RCT].”
And to recognize: “It wasn’t easy to hear, but I understood… The main thing is that the team is in the best position to win. Pierre pointed out to me that it would probably do me good to take a little perspective. Last season was trying, because it was intermittent, with good results and big crises. I was sometimes on the front line, it wasn’t easy to manage because I took on a bit of everything. for me So we decided… Finally Pierre decided to take it away from me. [le brassard]and I understood it. It’s not easy, but I accept it.”
“That doesn’t stop me from being a leader”
To allow him to leave less energy in the management of extra-rugby, but also to understand his new competition with two newcomers (Mickaël Ivaldi and Gianmarco Lucchesi), Pierre Mignoni therefore made this strong choice regarding his hooker international (26 years old, 3 caps).
And we must recognize that since the start of the season, even if he loved this responsibility of captain, the hooker has done everything possible not to show any form of bitterness.
Better, very fair in La Rochelle (holder, he notably made 100% in touch), Teddy Baubigny completely changed the face of Toulon at Mayol against Castres, even though he had started on the bench.
Excited, Teddy Baubigny, despite the loss of his armband? “That doesn’t stop me from being a leader! It’s not because we have a blank square on the match sheet that we have more or less responsibilities. In the group, the captain must have the last word, but those around him must help him to make the work easier.”
Although dismissed from his position as captain, Teddy Baubigny nevertheless remains a precise hooker in conquest, a skilled tackler, a valuable scratcher and an undisputed leader of the locker room, which the RCT will really need if it wishes to earn money. wood next June.
