There are a certain number of “sons of” in Toulouse. Joshua Brennan is one of them, taking over from his father, Trevor Brennan, who also wore the colors of Stade Toulousain. But if the father and his son have their club in common, another choice distinguishes them: that of the selection. Trevor Brennan obviously wore the XV du Clover jersey, but his son Joshua was eligible for both Ireland and France. And he opted for the second option. A paid choice? Perhaps since he was called up by Fabien Galthié this season. And if he was sent back to Toulouse in the middle of the week, it is already a first step.
“I have always been a fan of France”
Why France rather than Ireland? The young forward explained this choice on Tuesday, in front of the press, when he was still in Marcoussis. And for him, there was nothing more logical since he only knew one rugby: French rugby, and that of Toulouse (since he was 12, as Rugbyrama explains).
I have spent my entire life in France. I arrived here very young and I made all the youth selections. I couldn't see myself wearing the Ireland jersey. I was always a fan of France when I was little.
If he succeeded in arousing the interest of Fabien Galthié (we will see if the Blues coach summons him again), he also completely convinced Ugo Mola and his staff on the Toulouse side. The Stadium manager was not surprised to see him go to Marcoussis, this call-up being for him “a logical continuation of its evolution” after a 2023-2024 season “quite remarkable”. Joshua Brennan was one of those young shoots who held the house very well when the internationals were not there. He is progressing, and he is progressing very well.
To summarize
There are a certain number of “sons of” in Toulouse. Joshua Brennan is one of them, taking over from his father, Trevor Brennan, who also wore the colors of Stade Toulousain. But if the father wore the Irish team jersey, the son, who had the choice between the two, turned to the France team. He explained why.
