Rugby Champions Cup: For Victor Vito, La Rochelle has a ‘plan’ to beat Leinster

Former New Zealand and La Rochelle third-line Victor Vietto said the French club had a “prescription” for defending the Champions Cup in the final against Leinster on Saturday.

Victor VitoThe 36-year-old has returned to his hometown of Wellington after ending his six-year stint on the Atlantic coast by winning the European title last season.

This weekend’s match in Dublin will be a repeat of the decisive match last May.

“The players have a pattern of success since last year, which makes things easier.”announced Veto In Agence France-Presse.

“The players have taken a step forward and I can’t wait to see the game”he added.

Vito added the Champions Trophy to an impressive record that includes two Rugby World Cups with the All Blacks as well as the 2016 Super Rugby title with the Hurricanes.

He chose not to accept offers to continue playing after quitting La Rochelle To spend time with his family.

“I’m kind of a glorified taxi driver for my kids now, taking them and taking them back to their sporting activities on the weekends, and then during the week for training and school.”did he say.

“I am completely satisfied and proud of my career.”

“I can tell I’ve done my part and I’m happy with the way I left all my shirts on.”he added.

Great bodyguards

Vito’s former teammates at the Stade Marcel Deflander include the powerful Frenchman Owini Atoniu and the Australian substrate Will Skeltonand both weigh more than 140 kg.

“These guys are like our pillars, great bodyguards, you have to go through them to get to our squad,” announce Vetowho is fluent in French.

Will is a huge character, people talk about his height, but from a rugby perspective he has a good mind, he knows the game and the opponent very well.” announce Vetowho is fluent in French.

“A guy like Uini Atonio is also very smart. He tries to sound like a clown and all that, but he’s very calculated, he knows what he’s doing, he’s a big part of La Rochelle’s success.”he added.

Veto He missed last year’s final in Marseille due to injury, as did his compatriot Taweera Kerr Barlow, Ex All Blacks Scrum Half.

“Taueira is also very important, he’s one of the best players in the world, he helps drive La Rochelle’s game.”announced Veto.

“I’m going to call him this week to find out how the boys are doing, how they train and to give him advice on how to get to work,” he added.

At Lansdowne Road this weekend Irish County, aiming for their fifth Champions Trophy, will be without their captain and an influential fly-half. Johnny Sexton due to a hip problem.

“Johnny’s absence may not make a difference at first, but as the game progresses, the experience of La Rochelle, who won the game last year, and his decent seat allows me to believe my mates will win.”announced Veto.