THE SPORT SCAN – A few days before the clash against New Zealand, the French XV received a surprise visit to Marcoussis from MMA fighter Tricolore Benoît Saint-Denis, a big rugby fan.
A few days before facing the All Blacks, the XV of France received a surprise visit this Tuesday evening in Marcoussis from MMA fighter Benoît Saint-Denis. The French rugby fan spent several hours with the Blues.
“I am touched to be here, in such an important week. There are a good number of players who have never played against the All Blacks, it’s a special moment in a playing career.began Benoît Saint Denis on the microphone infosport+. “I played number 6, third wing line, I always enjoyed defending” he continues, ball in hand. Before turning to combat sports, the Nîmes player played rugby from the age of 15 to 16.
BSD took advantage of this day to discuss with some, including Julien Marchand and Matthieu Jalibert, about their respective sports, which have some similarities. “What can be closer to our sport are these phases of apprehension, when there is contact, with tackles, rucks. It’s also this professionalism of the preparation, all the staff around. It’s a sport that is developed and very professional, where MMA is under development, it’s very interesting to see that with a spectator’s eye” he says.
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