Benjamin Treuil discovered the Rugby Club Toulonnais in 2008. His passion grew over the years to nurture a dream, that ofattend a match at the Mayol stadium, although he lives in Charente. He financed his round trip thanks to an online kitty fed by red and black supporters, touched by his love for the lily-of-the-valley club.
Benjamin had been dreaming about it for five years. “I heard about the atmosphere and the fervor that there is in this stadium and it really made me want to go there “says the young man. Except that the enthusiast lives 800 km away, next to Angoulême. The journey is therefore not given.
A few days before the meeting counting for the 17th day of Top 14 between Toulon and Castres at the Mayol stadium, Benjamin gathers his savings and buys a place. “And on a whim, I launched a leetchi kitty.“
210 euros, dinner and accommodation
And it works. Undoubtedly touched by his love of the Toulon club, the Var supporters are present and participate up to 210 euros. The Les Z’acrau supporters club even invites him to dinner before the game, and one of them offers accommodation.
“I didn’t think this was going to work. I do not know how to thank all those who participated, and even those who did not give, they supported me in my project. This proves that the Rugby Club Toulonnais is a big familysums up Benjamin.
And what does it matter if the result and the performance against Castres are very disappointing. “I had a lot of chills when the players arrived at the stadium and during the pilou-pilou. And even if there were still plenty of places, I wondered what it must be like when the fans were in good shape and there were a lot of people at the stadium. It must be impressive. I am very happy with this match and this atmosphere. I’m super happy, I still have stars in my eyes. I still find it hard to realizeBenjamin concludes.