Deprived of entering the field against Vannes before the international break, fly-half Gabin Kretchmann (18) this time has the chance to be lined up as a starter against Toulon, this Saturday (9:05 p.m.), at Aimé-Giral . A reward for this player who is said to be talented. And a source of motivation, too, for his group who will want to support him.
Aimé-Giral left him almost in tears. In any case, very affected. His partners on the bench comforted him when, less than a minute before the siren, the Catalans showed the posts, against Vannes, to try to seal the victory (32-13), definitively preventing the young 18-year-old opener, Gabin Kretchmann, to play his first minutes in the Top 14.
We also knew that he would have other opportunities to express himself. He had a first from the restart, last weekend in Toulouse (41-9 defeat). He played 46 minutes, during which he showed audacity and courage. He took the goal, scoring his first points in the Top 14, beating a defender with ball in hand, making 5 runs and even making 80% of his tackles. A very honorable first.
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But walking on Ernest-Wallon's lawn does not have the same flavor as entering Aimé-Giral, the cathedral that made him, the Illiberian, dream so much. This Saturday evening, in prime time on Canal + (9:05 p.m.), against Toulon, he will finally have this opportunity. Franck Azéma and his staff decided to place their trust in him by starting him at the opening. A bet. But Gabin Kretchmann has nothing to lose. “It’s no surprise to see him with us. He was present every day physically and on the pitchreports the coach in charge of the Catalan side, Guillaume Vilaceca. Talent has no age. It's up to him to show what he can do, no more, no less.”
“A little extra to help him”
A pressure which indeed seems to flow over him, without inhibiting him. As proof, his penalty passed in Toulouse after only three minutes of play in the Top 14. This Saturday, he will undoubtedly be responsible for the goal at the start of the game. And its partners intend to put in the necessary ingredients to allow the young gem to be in the best conditions. “I think we will have something more to give for him. It’s up to us to protect him and be behind him on every decision he makes.”argues the right-wing pillar of the USAP, Pietro Ceccarelli. “We will have to put in a little extra to help him and put him in the best possible condition for this match”also assures Guillaume Vilaceca.
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The fact remains that if he is there, preferred for one evening to Antoine Aucagne and taking advantage of Tommaso Allan's loss (calf), it is because he has the shoulders to host a blood and blood game. gold in difficulty for several weekends. “He is a young player who has been training with us since the start of the season, he is not let go like thatrecalls Louis Dupichot, rear of the USAP. He is a very talented player. He exudes a certain serenity that you sometimes recognize in certain players.” Perhaps the mark of the greats. In any case, he will have his chance and will be able to show all his blood and gold people the talent that lies dormant in his legs and his hands.
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