A true icon of the French XV and especially of Fabien Galthié's team, Gaël Fickou has experienced a downturn since the failure of the last World Cup. The three-quarter center with 91 selections, however, seems determined to play in the next one which will take place in 2027 in Australia… before hanging up his boots?
It was a small event compared to Japan. Started every match since taking power Fabien Galthié in 2019, Gaël Fickou was a substitute for the first time last weekend. But in the face of All Blacks this Saturday, unless there is a surprise, he should find a starting place with the XV of Francealongside Yoram Moefana.
Fickou ready to hang up his crampons in 2027
A few days before this potential 92nd selection, the 30-year-old three-quarter center spoke at length in the columns of Olympic Midday. He notably discussed his future and above all, the end of his career. “ You can never be 100% sure… But in 2027, at 33 years old and with fifteen seasons of professional rugby behind me, I believe I will have served my time. When you no longer have big goals in front of you, when you can no longer go for World Cups and titles with your club, it's better to stop » explained Gaël Fickou.
“I think I am one of the most successful players in the last ten years”
« I am privileged and no one will ever make me say otherwise » confided the one who started with the XV of France in March 2013, at only 19 years old. “ But there are also, in our lives, a lot of constraints that people don't necessarily see: the training routine, the incessant travel, the weekends taken… And then, above all, there is mental wear and tear: this title, I think I am one of the players who has done the most in the last ten years ».
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