Brice Dulin unveils his dream 15 of world rugby.
Hooker: Djalil Narjissi (2001-2018)
“I got to know him in Agen, I was starting my professional career. He took young people under his wing. He was a warrior in the field, he was always kind to new people. ”
Left column: Karena Wihongi (1999-2020)
“In Castres, I discovered an excellent player and a very funny boy. The week,
he was relaxed, but once in the field he was 100% for 70 or
80 minutes. A great man of rugby. ”
3rd row: Chris Masoe (1999-2017)
“Chris was a player with a big character, a player who scared the opponents too. He had vice, a good melee demeanor. In difficult times, he knew how to rally the troops. A true leader. ”
2nd line: Joe Tekori (2004?)
“He was my big brother in two years in Castres. He has a big character and he is a kindness recognized by all. You will not find anyone who will speak badly of Joe, it is impossible. He has a healthy lifestyle that allows him to play again, this is an example. ”
Right pillar: Eddy Ben Arous (2010?)
“We got to know each other in the youth selection and he was already one of the best pillars of our generation. He has an easy character and fits easily in a group. He’s a modern pillar, with a full profile, he doesn’t just push in scrum, ball in hand he’s not clumsy. ”
3rd line: Thierry Dusautoir (2001-2017)
“He was my captain in the selection, Thierry is very humble, he doesn’t speak much, but acts on the pitch. I learned a lot from him, in his way of acting, to take a step back on things despite the enormous pressure he had on his shoulders. ”
Open half: Dan Carter (2002-2020)
“He is the class on and off the pitch. One of the best players of all time in all positions. Everyone knows his qualities, I’m not going to be very original. In life, he is also a good guy, a wardrobe leader, he has everything going for him. ”
Center: Yannick Jauzion (1997-2013)
“It’s impossible not to put Yannick Jauzion in a dream team. He was a player I loved to watch, I liked playing against him a little less (laughs). Even though it was near the end of his career, he was huge. An atypical player at his post with exceptional physical qualities, he played around him, perforated the advantage line with incredible ease. ”
3rd line: Ibrahim Diarra (2005-2018)
“Ibrahim was our ray of sunshine, it was the joy of living. He was a golden guy, an exceptional person. He had a lot of humor and he was also a great player. He scratched us a large number of balloons, he gathered the troops. ”
2nd row: Leone Nakarawa (2013?)
“Leone has extraordinary athletic abilities. He’s a magician in the field. He sometimes gives way which confuses the opponents, he always pushes the team forward. ”
Winger: Marc Andreu (2005-2020)
“Marc is a very good friend, we had a great time together. Our careers are linked, we were teammates at Castres and Racing 92 and I arrived in La Rochelle when he was leaving. Beyond being a friend, he was also an excellent player who worked a lot to reach the top level. ”
Rear: Jason Robinson (1996-2007)
“One of the best full backs of all time for me. He changed my vision of the full-back position, giving hope to players who are not very tall like me. He was so powerful and offensive. He was versatile and always dangerous. ”
Centre : Casey Laulala (2001-2018)
“I take a lot of former teammates because I am interested in the talent of the player, but also in his mentality. For me, the best have to have both. Casey has a big career, he brought us a lot with a lot of humility. ”
Winger: Rupeni Caucaunibuca (2001-2015)
“For me, he was one of the best wingers in the world. He did not have
the career he should have had. Frankly, I have never played with a guy so physically strong. It’s a shame he couldn’t continue at the highest level for various reasons, but he’s a hell of a boy. ”
Scrum half: Maxime Machenaud (2007?)
“We met at Agen at the start of our career, we had our first selections at the same time and we met at Racing 92. I had excellent seasons playing alongside him,
he is still one of the best French 9. “
