The news was expected, hoped, by all CA Brive supporters.
At the club since 2012, the third-line wing has become over the seasons the soul, the combat leader, the emblematic captain of the Corrèze club.
But Saïd Hirèche's contract came to an end next June.
At almost 36 years old (next May), his future was not certain.
Relief therefore, Tuesday, when the CAB and the player officially announced the extension of the lease for 2021-2022, a final season before hanging up the crampons.
️ They were present for him, for the club and to share with you an important announcement ...
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- CABCLRUGBY (@CABCLRUGBY) February 9, 2021
“The CAB is the club that made me grow as a player and as a man.
I want to continue to transmit to the youngest the values of the club, those which have made its strength for several years now.
I can't wait to be able to meet our supporters again to share new emotions together, ”commented Saïd Hireche.
"Captain Said"
The manager of the Corrèze club, Jeremy Davidson, did not hide his satisfaction either: “Captain Saïd remains loyal to the club.
He was able to show that his professionalism and his enthusiasm would allow him to continue to perform and play at the highest level.
Saïd is an example for everyone on and off the pitch.
He represents the human values of the club and we are delighted that he continues to wear our colors. ”
Proof of the importance of the news for the club, which is currently experiencing exceptional dynamics in the Top 14 (9th, it has won six of its last seven league games), the glorious former CAB contributors have contributed to a video in which they say it all. the good they think of their heir.
Four former CAB captains for a tribute of incredible intensity
Damian Penaud opens the ball of tributes and chills.
“Captain!
The guide of a team, the one who must earn the respect of his teammates.
The cloakroom is his temple, he must be the leader by example. ”
Follows Jean-Claude Roques, helmsman of the CAB in the 1970s. “Captain!
He transmits, he shares, he listens.
In great victories as in times of doubt. "
Then comes Jérôme Bonvoisin, captain of the 2000s: “Captain!
He leads, he encourages, he inspires.
For the best and the worst. ”
The one who handed him the armband, Arnaud Mela, concludes this sequence of incredible strength.
“Captain!
His team is his second family.
He must have character to inspire and to unite. ”
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Your talent and your human qualities are the pride of the team you lead
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Jerome Bonvoisin
The four captains then reappear for a direct tribute to Saïd Hirèche.
“And you, Saïd, you carry these values to your heart!
You are an exemplary captain on the pitch and in the locker room.
Your talent and your human qualities are the pride of the team you lead. "
Emotion at its height, come the testimony of two young hopes of the CAB.
“A whole town is behind you.
Every day, we are inspired by your journey. "
A two-minute 20-minute video that perfectly sums up the attachment of a club and its supporters to a huge fighter, a leader by example.
Values.
What respect from former and future captains for the current captain Saïd Hireche!
We are proud that you are the leader of this Brivist team.
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- Simon Gillham (@ SimonGillham2) February 9, 2021
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