The Paloise section is preparing to welcome a medical joker to compensate for the long-term absence of Lucas Reyinjured hooker. This reinforcement arrives from Sharks de Durban to support the Pau pack at the start of the season Top 14.
A hooker position to fill
Following a shoulder injury suffered during a match against Bayonne, Lucas Rey will be sidelined for several months.
In his absence, Romain Ruffenach et Youri Delhommel shared the load at hooker. However, the club quickly decided to recruit a medical joker to strengthen this key position. This new player, from South Africa, is expected in the coming days after having passed medical examinations, as revealed Rugby Rama.
A solid run in South Africa
The new medical joker has spent the last few seasons with the Sharksa leading team in South African rugby. Trained in Stormershe joined Durban in 2019 and has gained valuable experience, playing fourteen meetings last season. His three starts have allowed him to establish himself as a solid player, capable of bringing stability to the front line.
High expectations for this medical joker
With this reinforcement, the Paloise Section hopes to strengthen its pack and compensate for the absence of Lucas Rey. The role of medical joker is often decisive in a long season like that of Top 14and the rapid integration of this player will be crucial for the continuation of Pau’s performances. The staff leverages their experience to bring immediate added value to the team.
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
