While he will play the last match of his career this evening against Vannes, Mathieu Lamoulie took part in the game of the XV in his career. There we find notable elements of SU Agen like Jailli Narjissi, Rupeni Caucaunibuca and Adri Badenhorst.
1. Quentin Béthune
“A player with enormous qualities in scrum and ball in hand. We played several seasons together (2014-2019) and he had become a very important player for us. I rarely saw him back down and he was even one of the best left-handers in the Top 14.”
Other player mentioned: Arsène N’Nomo
2. Jalil Narjissi
“Jal’ is the emblematic player of the SUA. He was one of the players who accompanied me when I started. A leader by example. He had a big impact on me and he was very important throughout my career he gave everything for the club and I tried to be inspired by him.
Other players cited: Marc Barthomeuf and Facundo Bosch
3. Dave Ryan
“No one knew Dave when he arrived. He was a hard worker, discreet, who quickly became a leader. A real fighter. He was also an example, someone we could count on. Today, he is our coach. He is very involved in the SUA because he loves the club.”
Other player mentioned: Arthur Joly
4. Adri Badenhorst
“He was a dad. Adri had a big impact on me. He was a charismatic leader. A reassuring player and above all a fighter. He was an emblematic captain during my career. He left his mark on the SUA with his passage and his versatility (2nd and 3rd line) did us good.”
Other player mentioned: Tom Murday
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5. Lisiate Fa’aoso
“He was a force of nature. I remember that he had just arrived when he played his first match. He was huge. He quickly became essential in our team and he also had this rigor in training he was only with us 4 years but he brought a lot of power to the SUA.”
Other player cited: William Demotte
6. Antoine Erbani
“Antoine, we’ve known each other for so long. We were French champions in Crabos together. We both grew up in this club. Today, it’s symbolic to finish together. On the pitch, he was a leader, an exemplary player and was an excellent element for our team. He is one of my best friends on top of that.
Other players cited: Antoine Miquel and Rémi Vaquin
7. Jean Monribot
“It was Henri Broncan who revealed Jean Monribot. I arrived a little later in the first team and he was already our captain. An exemplary player on the pitch. Very strong in the fight. Always consistent. See him leave for Bayonne hurt us because he was essential, but I really enjoyed playing with him.”
Other player mentioned: Yoan Tanga
8. Marc Giraud
“With Marc, we spent 5 years together. I was still very young when he arrived, in 2011. But he immediately became important at the club. He could play in all positions on the third line. Technically, he was very good. And he was a real warrior. We shared this semi-final in Perpignan (32-32) which is undoubtedly one of the best memories of my career.
Other player mentioned: Opeti Fonua
9. Alexi Bales
“Alexi is one of my best friends. Like Antoine, we were champions together among young people. He had a lot of talent and that’s also what allowed him to have a career like his, joining La Rochelle then Toulouse . For several seasons, on the field, he was one of the best players.”
Other players cited: Maxime Machenaud and Paul Abadie
10. Raphaël Lagarde
“I spent seven seasons with Raph at the club. A very talented player, capable of resolving a situation single-handedly. He had injuries which slowed him down, otherwise his career could have been even better. But he always gave everything for the SUA, even when he became coach, he gave us a lot.”
Other players cited: Léo Berdeu and Jake McIntyre
11. Rupeni Caucaunibuca
“Rup’s, he was a phenomenon. He had such nonchalance in training. Then a few minutes later, he was crossing the field. In a match, it was the same, you just had to give him the ball. Even if he was at the end when I arrived, he is undoubtedly the most talented player I played with. He was an idol for a lot of people in Agen.
Other players mentioned: Filipo Nakosi and Taylor Paris
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12. Lionel Mazars
“A bit like Adri Badenhorst, Lionel Mazars was a leader by example for us. A very good rugby player, who brought a lot of confidence to our attack. Both offensively and defensively. It’s not for nothing that he was international.”
Other players cited: Pierre Fouyssac and Julien Hériteau
13. Benjamin Petre
“Here again, a player from our generation of Crabos. A super powerful guy, capable of breaking down any defense. If he hadn’t had his injuries, he could have had an exceptional career. On top of that, He’s a great guy. He also scored in that famous semi-final in Perpignan.”
Other player mentioned: Johann Sadie
14. Yoann Huget
“Yoann didn’t stay with us long but we were part of more or less the same generation. In two years, he scored a lot of tries. In attack, he was a phenomenon. Besides, that s “He has been confirmed throughout his career as a formidable finisher.”
Other player mentioned: George Tilsley
15. Mathieu Lamoulie or Brice Dulin
“If I don’t include myself in this XV, I obviously put Brice. One of the best players of this generation. He has an exceptional career. As soon as he arrived in the pros, with Agen, he showed that “He had a lot of talent. A player capable of exceptional exploits on the field.”
Other player cited: Clément Laporte
