After the pain, the smile.
For himself and for all those who appreciate this emblematic player of French rugby.
After long months of convalescence, Mathieu Bastareaud (34 years old this Saturday) will therefore tread the lawns of France again.
It will be in the red-and-black colors of Racing Club de Toulon.
The club where he spent the most seasons (from 2011 to 2019, three European titles) is reaching out to him again.
𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐮 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬 🔥
The @RCTOFIFIQUE is happy to announce the return of @bastaofficiel within the club 🔴 & ⚫ #bastaback the press
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- RCT - RC Toulon (@RCTofficiel) September 15, 2022
“I am very happy to officially sign a new contract with Rugby Club Toulonnais.
I would like to thank the medical teams, the staffs and the players who have supported me over the past few months and who have welcomed me here with open arms.
I would also like to thank my family circle without whom I would not have had the mental strength to bounce back and get back on the pitch today.
From now on, I have only one objective in mind, that of having fun and offering it to all the Rouge et Noir supporters.
And if it can be accompanied by great victories, I will be delighted…”
At the end of November, after only two matches with the LOU, the Ile-de-France 3rd line had collapsed against the RCT after five minutes of play. goodbye on a lawn.
After a long rehabilitation, he ended his contract with the Lyon club in June.
The Cristolien re-athletes and joins the RCT Campus during the summer.
The medical staff finally gave their approval for the return of the player, who could return to Mayol on Sunday against Clermont (Canal +, 9:05 p.m.).
