We thought he was destined to take to the Lyon pitch in the colors of ASM this weekend, but Marcos Kremer will ultimately be at Stade de France to face the Blues this Friday. A return to the selection which delights the Argentinian flanker, frustrated by a long absence due to a knee injury. He spoke about this return in the columns of Midi Olympique.
“Today I'm hungry to be a top player again, I have to seize this opportunity,” confides Kremer, determined to shine against one of the best teams in the world.
A surprise call from Contepomi
While preparing to play for Clermont, Kremer was recalled by Pumas coach Felipe Contepomi. An unexpected turn of events: “Felipe called Christophe (Urios) and I don’t think he was happy, but they made that choice.” Since then, the player has fully integrated into the Argentine team: “They were very happy to see me again, especially Bautista (Delguy), who is a friend!”
The key to beating the Blues? Conquest!
Kremer knows what to expect against the French XV, impressing in their victory against the All Blacks: “They're all monsters, but I like Charles Ollivon. Behind, Grégory Alldritt, he’s a monster too!” Rest assured, the Rochelais is not on the match sheet composed by Fabien Galthié.
Yet, the Argentinian remains confident and identifies areas to work on : “If we want to beat France, we will have to be solid in conquest. The scrum, the touch… Without that, you cannot win a match.”
A duel of titans at the Stade de France
After an encouraging performance against Ireland, the Pumas hope to compete with the Blues: “Argentina proved it could do historic things. We have it in our blood.” Kremer is already imagining an epic scenario: “A one-point victory for the Pumas with a somewhat controversial drop or penalty and a try from Bautista Delguy in the first half (laughs)!”
Friday evening, it is a Marcos Kremer in search of redemption who will set foot on the pitch, determined to “give everything” to bring back an exploit to French lands.
