Sam Whitelock does not see himself coming to France

On Friday, the Pyrenees proposes that the Baloise division sign New Zealand international second-line player Sam Whitelock for upcoming seasons.

In fact, the 34-year-old will see his New Zealand Rugby Union contract expire at the end of the World Cup.

Cross request rugbyrama In his career, Sam Whitelock has made it clear that he wants to stay as long as possible with the Crusaders. Extracts:

“I was really lucky and had the privilege of playing a lot for Crusaders. It’s the team that made me dream as a kid and the team I wanted to play for when I left school. I only left Canterbury to go to Japan. It allowed me to spend more time with my wife and kids. It was really important for me to make the cut at that time.”

Regarding a possible departure to France? He says he’s not ready for that. Extracts:

“Never say never (laughs)! My two brothers played in Bayonne and Pau and they loved the French culture and way of life there. I spent a few days with Adam in Bayonne, when he played rowing between 2014 and 2017, and I really enjoyed the Basque Country. But I love New Zealand a lot at the time The current one and I see myself residing in the country (laughs).

In conclusion, he says that he does not yet know if he will end his career after the World Cup. Extracts:

“I haven’t made up my mind yet. To be honest, I live this season day in and day out, you’ll see (laughs)!”

So Sam Whitelock’s arrival at Pau is a long way off.

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