"I'm not a good example, I only started rugby at 14
," jokes Imanol Harinordoquy.
But he quickly caught up with a brilliant career, lifting the Brennus shield twice with Biarritz (2005 and 2006) and becoming one of the best players in the world in his position.
The Basque also played in three World Cups, semi-finalist in 2003 and 2007 and finalist in 2011. For
Le Figaro
, he agreed to participate in the little game of "
reasons to practice his sport
".
Since the end of his career, finished at the Stade Toulousain, he has organized training courses for budding rugby players from 8 to 14 years old.
He therefore takes an enlightened look at the transmission of the values of rugby.
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Learn rules and follow them
Imanol Harinordoquy:
“
When you're little, it's important to do a team sport in which solidarity is important.
In rugby, you also learn to respect your teammates, the referee, the rules.
It's important to have fun and enjoy yourself in a good setting...
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