It is with his legendary humor that Nans Ducuingthe fullback of Union Bordeaux-Bègles, announced that he will hang up his crampons at the end of this season. In a video published on his social networks, he shared the news with his unique style, accompanied by the president of UBB Laurent Marti and the coach of the XV of France Fabien Galthié.
An announcement that resembles him
True to form, Nans Ducuing shot an offbeat video to announce his decision. Disguised as an old man, he said: “I close the curtain, double turn, key under the door. » In a mixture of jokes and emotion, he formalized the end of his professional and international career (4 selections in 2017).
Fabien Galthié, present in the video, played along, joking: “A fortnight before the Six Nations Tournament, are you doing this to us? » before paying tribute to him for everything he has brought to French rugby.
Ten years of history with UBB
After beginnings at Bayonne et Perpignanit was in Bordeaux that Nans Ducuing wrote the most beautiful pages of his career. In ten seasons, he played more than 130 matches with UBB and registered 21 attemptsbecoming a key player of the team and a crowd favorite of Chaban-Delmas.
This season, however, has been complicated for him, with only 13 minutes of play due to injuries. But beyond the statistics, Ducuing left his mark on the club with his endearing personality and his communicative energy.
-A unique figure in French rugby
If his talent is undeniable, it is also through his humor and his charisma that Nans Ducuing left his mark. His imitations and self-deprecating videos made thousands of fans and players laugh. At a time when rugby can seem very serious, he reminded everyone that there is room for lightness, even at the highest level.
A departure welcomed by those close to him
Laurent Marti did not hide his emotion in welcoming Ducuing's contribution: “Thank you for everything you have done for the UBB. You blackmailed Chaban and you left an indelible mark here. » This message reflects the club's attachment to a player who wore the colors of Bordeaux high.
For French rugby, Nans Ducuing will remain an emblematic figure, both talented on the field and inimitable off it. A page is turned, but the memories and smiles he leaves behind will remain engraved for a long time.
I grew up in a family where rugby was at all times. I was at the edge of the pitch when Castres beat Pau and joined the elite, I was in the Stade Pierre Antoine facing Gary Whetton when he did his Haka to celebrate the 1993 Brennus and I was always rocked legends of this sport. Now, it is with XV Ovalie that I intend to extend the adventure. #TeamCO
