He is one of those UFOs so much appreciated by Fabien Galthié. These players with an atypical career who, by dint of character and determination, have managed to reach heights announced out of reach. Have thus donned the blue jersey in recent months the pillar Mohamed Haouas, the winger Gabin Villière, the rear Melvyn Jaminet. And, last November, the second line Thibaud Flament. To clearly unidentified trajectory. Beginnings in Belgium, progression in English university, construction in Argentina. For, at 24, after joining Stade Toulousain, winning the European Cup and the Top 14, honoring his first three selections. Beat the All Blacks with the XV of France. And be recalled for the Six Nations Tournament, which will begin on February 6 against Italy.
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