Certainly, the U20s like the ProD2 probably have nothing to do with the Top 14 in terms of intensity and especially sequence. Still, based on what he had shown us in the Grenoble and young French jerseys, we were pretty sure that Barnabé Massa would make the jump to the elite faster than average.
In the name, in particular, of his overflowing activity and his 10 attempts in ProD2 last year, for example. And if it is too early to take stock of his adaptation to Clermont, we can bet that the young hooker (20 years old) has already shown himself to be at the level.
Despite competition from the restless Étienne Fourcade, the former Grenoble resident grabs what he can grab. And this weekend he is celebrating his first Michelin tenure. And what a first!
Compared to Camille Chat by Urios, the hard-hitting Barnabé Massa will soon be competing in the Top 14
Author of a double behind two devastating mauls, the activity we know from him in the game and above all a 100% throw (his weak point until now), Massa was finally able to free himself in the Clermont jersey . With its characteristic gas.
Chosen as starter by Christophe Urios following very successful high-intensity training at the start of the week, the young hooker therefore seized the opportunity given by his manager.
Even making him say after the match what we have no doubt about, since the announcement of his signing with Michelin: “Barnabé and Baptiste (Jauneau) must be the great leaders of Clermont in the years to come.” (Midi Olympique) This says a lot about what these two leading figures of a not too bad U20 generation are capable of achieving…
