Before the meeting between France and New Zealand, Gaël Fickou announced as the holder is praised by Lienert Brown just like Antoine Dupont.
Blues center Gaël Fickou, who will start on Saturday at the Stade de France against New Zealand, is a player of «world class»warned his All Blacks counterpart Anton Lienert-Brown on Thursday. “I think it’s a world-class center”declared Lienert-Brown (29 years old, 82 caps) in an interview with AFP about Fickou, on the bench against Japan (52-12 victory) but back as a starter to face the All Blacks.
“He’s a strong guy, solid in attack. I know he has a huge influence on their defensive system.added Lienert-Brown about the center of the Blues, the most experienced player of the 23 French players lined up with 91 caps. “When you prepare to face a team, you look at a player like Antoine Dupont, and Gaël Fickou is another person you talk about”estimated Lienert-Brown, who will take his place on the bench.
Antoine Dupont also praised
The Blues, who remain on two consecutive victories against the Blacks at the 2023 World Cup and in 2021, will also be able to count on their captain Antoine Dupont, Olympic medalist at VII this summer.
“He’s one of the faces of world rugby, and someone who shines week after week”declared Lienert-Brown, for whom it is necessary “reduce to nothing its influence on the game” to hope to win. “He’s an exceptional player, but if we can dominate impacts, then Antoine Dupont won’t have as much time with the ball” he hopes.
Winners of England (24-22) then Ireland (23-13), the All Blacks will travel to Italy for the last match of their autumn tour.
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