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RC . Why is Jean-Noël Spitzer always in shorts?

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.

If the cap will soon give way to the hat, the coach will keep the shorts all season. | THIERRY CREUX / WEST-FRANCE


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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. »

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