Remember this name well. His name is Louis Bielle-Biarrey, he is 18 years old. And while some pro players go through a career without playing a single European Cup match, he scored three tries for his baptism of fire in the Champions Cup. In a line of three-quarters which was enjoyed, the young rear did nothing extraordinary but he knew how to be there in the right place and in the right timing.
First in support of Santiago Cordero to spin between the poles. Then to acrobatically recover a pass from Matthieu Jalibert. Finally to acrobatically recover a pass from Matthieu Jalibert. Elected man of the match, Louis Bielle-Biarrey had to answer live in front of television cameras. Undoubtedly for him the most difficult moment of a meeting where we felt very comfortable.
He is a boy who has talent, who works and who is not afraid of anything – Christophe Urios
Arrived this summer from Grenoble, the kid was not supposed to play this season. ” To protect him explained Christophe Urios. But the circumstances and in particular the absence for four months of Romain Buros, precipitated his promotion. “He is a boy who has talent, who works and who is not afraid of anything. When we started him, I knew I was taking zero risk“ sums up the manager.
Because Louis Bielle-Biarrey does not appear out of nowhere. Outclassed in all age categories, he started on the wing with the France under-20 team during the last 6 Nations Tournament. His manager speaks squarely of a ” phenomenon “. A diamond that will have to be polished and put to the test in tougher matches than Sunday’s. But at 18, Louis Bielle-Biarrey already masters many of the parameters of a position of responsibility. A talent which the Union would be wrong to deprive itself of.
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