RUGBY. “I never saw such a sportsman,” exclaims an Englishman to a tricolor (it’s not Dubanto or Penato).

Committed? It’s Chekhov! Anyway, that’s what his teammate Joe Marchant had to say in the latest episode of the “Le French Rugby” podcast, published on June 12. The Englishman showed his admiration for the Parisian third row.

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“I have never seen such an athlete, so complete. He is strong. He is fast. You feel so small when you are next to him”, argued the Parisian center who came in the Top 14 this summer His versatility and impressive physical qualitiesSekou Macalou continues to be called up with Fabien Galthié’s Blues (21 selections from 2020).

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Marchant insisted McCullough’s amazing skills in attack, illustrating his words with a memorable action against Paul. “He actually walked past one and gave them a cat-tap before sending them outside. This is what we expect from an international winger, not a third row“, he added.

With a successful regular season ending with a 23-20 win over Toulon, Stade Franchise is gearing up for the semi-finals. Both Marchand and McCullough, starters in the last match, will benefit from a week’s rest before coming back strong in hopes of finishing their season on a high note.

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At the same time, Joe Marchand insists that he is the coach Fabien Galthié didn’t line up often as a starter, given his abilities. A true “super sub” Sego Machalou is often the finisher on the French match sheets. For good reason, Macalou is capable of playing multiple positions and his versatility makes him a solution to many equations and contingencies off the bench.

Whether flanked, as a number 8 or on the wing, his versatility and athleticism give him a different role to play. Therefore, he was particularly noticed when he was deployed on the wing for France against South Africa in 2022.

I want him to get a serious chance to prove himself with the France team, but he has a lot of good players around him. ” – Joe Marchant (Le French Rugby)

In addition, benefit from ParisBig competition in the national team, despite his athletic qualities and his impressive size (1.95 m for 108 kg). Part of the king’s will is the player near the Parc des Princes, who must fight alongside Gelonch, Aldrid, Olivonne or Krause.

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