It’s a hell of a blow, but he has no choice. The third row of Stade Rochelais, Kévin Gourdon, must immediately end his career. We just discovered him a heart problem. “It’s brutal and sad news, but my health is a priority. I was lucky to have a full career, I have experienced a lot with Stade Rochelais, the Pro D2, the fight for the maintenance in TOP 14, and then a few years later, the final stages … “
Kévin Gourdon played 221 games with Stade Rochelais. He wore 19 times the colors of the French team. He had just extended his two-year contract with the Maritimes. The president of the club, Vincent Merling, pays tribute to Kévin: “the man he is, his loyalty, his immense talent, make him an emblematic player in the culture and identity of the Stade Rochelais”.
Kévin Gourdon will hold a press conference this Wednesday afternoon to talk about his future.