Yoram Moefana, three-quarter center of the Union Bordeaux-Bègles and international with the XV of France, recently spoke on the podcast Between the Potos from RMC Sport. A year after the World Cup, the Tricolore talks about its evolution, its new assumption of responsibilities and the impact of Antoine Dupont’s return on the group.
For Moefana, the World Cup at home will remain etched in memories, but the objective is clear: “Everyone has fangs“. The desire to do better is palpable and the 24-year-old says he is ready to move forward with the French teamlittle by little, towards new successes. Before thinking about the 6 Nations, we will have to face the All Blacks. Without forgetting Japan and Argentina during the November tests.
It’s Toto. He’s too strong.
And if there is a player who is looking forward to wearing the French team jersey, it is of course Antoine Dupont. The Stade Toulousain scrum-half has not played under Galthié since the World Cup quarter-final lost to South Africa. Since then, the number has had a string of victories at club level but also with France 7.
Olympic champion at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he even seems even stronger than before. For Moefana, playing alongside the Toulouse captain is a unique privilege: “When you’re on the pitch with him, it’s like you have a cheat code. You know that at any time he can unlock lost situations by scoring or making a pass. It’s Toto. He’s too strong.”
TOP 14. Stade Toulousain. Antoine Dupont even stronger, faster and more explosive than before?A statement which shows to what extent Dupont inspires his teammates, giving them that dose of confidence necessary to outperform.
Moeafana ready to take responsibility
The Bordeaux player also feels ready to take on more responsibilities with the Blues. With the encouragement of Yannick Bru, his coach in Bordeaux, Moefana gained confidence, particularly in his speaking. “I enjoy answering interviews more, I feel comfortable when I speakhe confides with a smile. AWith the Blues, I am ready to speak a little more.“
The future seems bright for Moefana, who is already looking forward to the next international matches. With his club, he is aiming for the first title for the UBB, but he is also aware of the importance of shining with the Blues. For the player, the objective is clear: continue to progress, take responsibility and help the French XV reach the heights.
