His future was mapped out in his head and his decision seemed irrevocable: “It’s my last season in professional rugby, that’s 100% certain,” proclaimed Vincent Farré before his 100e match in the SUA jersey last October against Colomiers. The one who will celebrate his 35th birthday on June 6 was already planning on “another life” at Domaine de Bassibé, while doing one last season before hanging up his crampons in Aire-sur-l’Adour to come full circle at his club trainer in Federal 3.
But that was before the Landais found a second youth. Not spared from injuries in recent years, he will start for the eighth time (in twelve appearances) this season in the second row, this Friday in Nevers. What makes him want to extend a ninth season at the SUA? “I think about it more and more,” he admits. I feel good, I would have preferred to be almost injured or not to be good and to stop there so as not to have regrets telling myself that it’s over. »
“We could discuss it”
Part of a joke in December, a possible extension is no longer utopian. “Coming back into shape, also having fun with this group, it sure leads me to ask myself questions. Afterwards, the decision doesn’t just depend on me. You also have to know if the club needs me, there is still a good squad. » Manager Sébastien Calvet does not close the door: “It’s something we talk about first of all while laughing. But if it came up, we could discuss it. »
-Given his current level, offering him one more year would not be a simple gift for services rendered. “It’s a delicate question because there is also the family next door. I want to continue playing rugby. I’ll definitely miss it the day I stop. There, there is the club’s new project, I am physically well, well in the group, I am having fun. So I admit that the question is starting to bother me (sic). I hope to continue like this and we’ll see. If we win in Nevers, why not! » The bet is on.
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