In green and against everyone in Montauban, he then defended the Carcassonne colors. His opponents remember that.
In green and against everyone in Montauban, he then defended the Carcassonne colors. His opponents remember that.
In 1962, the Barataud family left Lorraine. Farewell Forbach! Welcome to Montauban, where everyone is staying (it is well known). Little Jean-Claude discovered rugby and began to collect the titles of champion of the Pyrenees in all categories, from minimal to juniors. And that of champion of France with the regional selection. Before wearing the Carcassonne jersey. A bit by chance …
If a “gugusse de Montauban” (homage to Audiard) had not, one day, had the idea of creating a pickle factory in Cuxac-Cabardès, Jean-Claude Barataud, a real “gun uncle” of the land, no would undoubtedly never have strengthened the Carcassonne ranks. As part of his project, our man came into contact with the CCI, and a certain Louis Rouan and told him about a childhood friend, a hope of rugby. However, this funny “Loulou” was training USC … Audois leaders contacted “Barate”, who had to wait a season, however, before signing. The Montalbanese president put his veto on his departure!
Jean-Claude Barataud was only a 2nd year cadet when he joined the ranks of USM team 1 for the first time. He will then be selected for the French junior team in 1973. He will play in the final of the FIRA Tournament, with Gourdon, Averous, Barrau, behind; Dubroca, in front… and hooker Didier Blanc, the son of the iconic trainer who led USM to the supreme title, in 1967, with the late Gérard David in his ranks (also future Carcassonnais). It must be said that the Cuvette has always been overflowing with talent. Then it will be the Joinville Battalion, the France Espoirs team. And USC …
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