To say he is back in Pau would be an exaggeration. Jimi Maximin was on loan at Tarbes last seasonin National, but all while continuing to live in Pau, and to gravitate very close to the Section Paloise: “I just went back and forth, I had my physio sessions at the Section, I came to do additional weight training sessions, and when we had “off” weeks in Tarbes, I spent them training with the Section. . I always kept in touch“. What to feel ready now to find the Top 14 that he already knew, younger, in Montpellier (4 games in 2018).
Jimi Maximin, 23 years old, 2m05 under the height gauge and 133 kilos on the scale is the tallest, most massive player in the Bearn squad this season. A rare profile among the Greens and Whites that he intends to put to good use: “Inevitably I know that I can play it, that I have to rely on my qualities. It’s more about the physical challenge than doing chisteras!“A warrior who has acquired this combat experience, despite his young age, in National : “I needed to play against adults, pros and former pros, because playing as an Under-21 did not allow me to claim higher. In the end, it went really well in Tarbes, it was an incredible experience“. In a position where competition has increased this season, the colossus is eagerly awaiting his time.
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