The second block of Top 14 begins this evening with the reception of UBB. As winter sets in, the coach will be in shorts. Explanations.
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If the cap will soon give way to the hat, the Vannes coach will keep the shorts all season. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE
This is one of the characteristics of rugby. Whatever the season, the fieldside coaches remain in shorts at the sideline. While it sometimes happens that they put on a hat and gloves, it is very rare that they put on a tracksuit. Jean-Noël Spitzer, the coach of RC Vannes is no exception to the rule.
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“I don’t like players training in tracksuits,” says the Vannes coach. I consider that we are not in the conditions to play rugby. So, it’s good that the staff sets an example too. » Even when it's cold on game night? “I would blame myself if I did. »
Jean-Noël Spitzer also puts forward another reason. “I'm 50 years old, I'm lucky to do a passion job where I can be in shorts and a t-shirt. I couldn't stand being in an office and in a suit. I take advantage of it. »
