Dan Bigard declared “being the champion of France” with Toulon

Welsh opener Dan Biggar (33 caps, 103 caps)”He wants to be the champion of FranceWith Toulon, his new club thatLots of personalityThis was announced Wednesday during a press conference at the headquarters of the Toulon Club.

“I want to become a champion of FranceFrench’s former No. 10 took off at Northampton, after his first training session under the gaze of the Var crowd.

“I am very excited to be able to play for this club where only the best can play“The person has been added who appears to have recovered from a knee injury which prevented him from playing the November games for Wales.

After losing in the offseason to Louis Carbonell and Anthony Bellew, who left for Montpellier and Clermont, Toulon was looking for a professional target to support New Zealander Ihia West, who arrived this summer from La Rochelle.

A global reference in his position, an excellent goalscorer, the Welshman, winner of three Six Nations tournaments (2013, 2019 and 2021) and player in two World Cups (2015 and 2019), has already shown that he is very engaged in wanting to. Learn French quickly in order to integrate as quickly as possible, while watching the last matches of Toulon.

“He said: I really liked what I saw, especially against Bordeaux with a full stadium. I saw a lot of personalities from the team last weekend (victory at Stade Français 17-12 during the 11th day of the Top 14, editor’s note)“.

Toulon, who are seventh in the Top 14 after eleven days, want to return to the final stages this season, but the new recruit sees more.

““I think it is very possible to win the championship this season,” said Biggar. We should be there in May or June but we can hope this year and next year as well“.