During the match between Aviron Bayonnais and Stade Français, which took place on Sunday evening and ended in a victory for Bayonnais, there were several players who found themselves facing their former clubs. This was for example the case of Pierre Huguet, but also of Bayonne's opening scorer and half, Joris Segonds.
The fly-half joined the Basque club after spending no less than five seasons in Paris, with a career that ended cruelly, missing a penalty that would have allowed Stade Français to go into overtime against Bordeaux, during the Top 14 semi-finals. We still remember the images of Joris Segonds in tears, with his teammates around him.
A grateful former Parisian
Although he now wears the Bayonne colors, Joris Segonds does not have a short memory. He recalled, at the microphone of Canal +, everything that Stade Français had given him in his playing career, how much this club had made him grow. And he won't soon forget it. Even if he is obviously satisfied with having obtained the four points of victory. Old club or not opposite.
There is a mix of emotions after this match. I'm very happy to see most of my friends again. Afterwards, it was a special match. This is the team with which I discovered the Top 14. I owe a lot to Paris. It made me happy to see everyone again, and even more so with the victory.
We knew this Paris team, which is very strong and conquering. We knew what to expect (…) I think the four points are gold.
The modest victory.
To summarize
During the match between Aviron Bayonnais and Stade Français, there were several players who found themselves facing their former clubs. This was the case of Joris Segonds, who had very nice words for his former club, to whom he owes a lot.
