He announces, “it’s star wars” to the XV of France

With 82 caps, Imanol Harinordoquy was one of the stars of the French XV between 2002 and 2012. In the third row position, the Basque, who played through Biarritz and Toulouse, was impressive. But would he still have a place in Fabien Galthié’s current French XV? The question was asked to Harinordoquy and the main person concerned doubts it.

For this Rugby World Cup, Fabien Galthié was only able to select 33 players from its roster. The coach of XV of France had to make numerous choices, almost in all positions given the very large pool of talent at his disposal. Indeed, French rugby can currently count on a golden generation while other cracks are emerging. Galthié was therefore spoiled for choice when it came to composing the group of XV of France and obviously, today, there are only world-class players in his team.

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“I won’t be invited!” »

In this XV of France, so there is talent everywhere. This is particularly the case at the 3rd line position. For this World Cup, Fabien Galthié decided to leave with Grégory Alldritt, Paul Boudehent, François Cros, Anthony Jelonch, Sekou Macalou et Charles Ollivon. What to say to Imanol Harinordoquyformer star player of the XV of France, that he would not have his place today in this 3rd line. Indeed, for Midy Olympic, Harinordoguy confessed : ” This third line? It’s Star Wars. I won’t be invited! ».

Cros caught the eye of Imanol Harinordoquy

Furthermore, a player likes Imanol Harinordoquy : François Cros. « Cros is a very intelligent and strategic player “, he confided in particular about the player of the XV of France who also played the first meeting of the world Cup in front of the New Zealand.