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Section Paloise : un avant polyvalent en renfort

Il y a 314 jours

Highlanders' Tom Franklin scores a try during the Super Rugby match between Emirates Lions and Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg on May 18, 2019. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTIAAN KOTZE/AFP via Getty Images)

La Section Paloise a annoncé ce mercredi la signature d’un nouveau joueur : le Néo-Zélandais Tom Franklin, 34 ans va rejoindre le Béarn et le terrain « à partir de lundi prochain », a indiqué le club dans un communiqué.

Capable d’évoluer 2^e ou 3^e ligne, Franklin (2 m, 115 kg) a évolué aux Highlanders avec qui il a remporté le Super Rugby en 2015.

Après des expériences au Japon (Kobelco Steelers) et aux Etats-Unis (San Diego), Franklin a fait un retour l’an dernier dans le Super Rugby, au sein de la franchise australienne de la Western Force.

ℹ️ Le 2e/3e ligne Tom Franklin rejoint l’effectif en qualité de joueur supplémentaire 👉 https://t.co/BUsjHf2qNy #HonhaSection pic.twitter.com/iXGXZ2FIBS
— Section Paloise Béarn Pyrénées (@SectionPaloise) September 11, 2024

« Le renfort d’expérience de Tom est le bienvenu pour solidifier certains postes en tension », a expliqué le manager palois Sébastien Piqueronies dans le communiqué.

« Au sein d’un championnat aussi rude que le Top 14, compter sur un joueur de son calibre est une grande plus-value. Nous attendons beaucoup de son exigence et de son savoir-faire du très haut-niveau. »

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Brett McKay 18 minutes ago

'The Wallabies need to convert much better - or Melbourne could be much worse'

nice comment SK, thanks for taking the time..

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HS 29 minutes ago

Nobody runs the show like Beauden - Why the All Blacks need Barrett now, and at Rugby World Cup 2027

A long read of dmac hate and bb who is just so great… And I just don’t get it, bb made so many mistakes… Couldn’t even find touch with some of his penalties… Hardly ever distributed the ball down the backline and kicked the ball straight into opposition hands for most of the series… I don’t think dmac had the best game ever on Saturday but this is ridiculous, his kicking was actually more accurate and tactical… The problem we had on Saturday was that we kept trying to run through the forwards at the line rather than spread the ball into space when it mattered… I personally think dmac last week was better than bb the week before… The hate this guy gets over and over is just ridiculous…

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RC 35 minutes ago

Test hooker identifies 'almost that All Blacks aura of old' in French sweep

ABs gonna bring the boks back down to earth I'm sorry

Slaughter at the garden and then pile on the misery in Wellington!!!

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SK 42 minutes ago

Nobody runs the show like Beauden - Why the All Blacks need Barrett now, and at Rugby World Cup 2027

Beauden Barrett is an exceptional player but Richie Mo’unga will be back in 2026 and will be a major force come 2027. Razor cannot resist Richie Mo’unga who was a big part of the Crusaders success in Super Rugby. Barrett can add value in the squad with his experience and quality but age will take its toll on a player whose X-Factor will only diminish. Yes he may have the vision to unlock space with his kicks, he may retain his killer pass but his pace and physicality will wane and he may make a line break but also may not be able to capitalise on it because he lacks the physical attributes. Come 2027 I think he will be one or 2 years too old. If anything the All Blacks may be better off giving more opportunities to their alternatives in the near future like D-Mac or Love. Right now he starts the match against the Boks at Eden Park and in the Rugby Championship he will be valuable but the All Blacks must look beyond him come the Grand Slam tour.

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Jacque 46 minutes ago

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

Talking about commentators?what?

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JP 51 minutes ago

Mick Cleary: 'The soul was not lit up by underwhelming Lions first Test'

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ck 1 hour ago

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

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SK 1 hour ago

The stat in which the Springboks outperformed everyone fivefold in July

The Boks up the ante physically compared to almost any other team in World Rugby but I agree that the excitement should be tempered. They played against some lower opponents and never really got into top gear. They put them all away though but the Wallabies and All Blacks will provide stern tests

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d 1 hour ago

Nobody runs the show like Beauden - Why the All Blacks need Barrett now, and at Rugby World Cup 2027

agree, and you’d have to reject RM for the same reason; I think Love will prove to be the 10 we have been looking for.

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SK 1 hour ago

'The Wallabies need to convert much better - or Melbourne could be much worse'

Great article Brett that sums up everything so well. The Wallabies were undercooked coming into this match. They have had such a low key build up and really needed at least one test more. It showed when they were unable to take their chances and conceded several easy chances to the Lions which saw the Lions sprint into a 19 point lead. This game was unexpected. The Wallabies had the better of the stats and nobody thought that would be the case. It was way tighter than the score suggests and I dont believe the Lions took their foot off the pedal. They just lost all fluency, made too many mistakes and the Wallabies found some cohesion and momentum. Both the Lions and Australia must improve. One feels with their pedigree and quality experienced stars the Lions will be more likely to make that improvement. The back 3 of Louw, Keenan and Freeman need to be better and their bench need to stand up. The Wallabies need a fast start. If they get it they can put the pressure on this Lions side which seems to struggle to wrest momentum back when it turns. Keen to see how the second test unfolds.

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JW 1 hour ago

Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France

I don’t think my comments about New Zealand are unfair.

Just inaccurate?

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JW 1 hour ago

Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France

He’s playing the long game.

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JW 1 hour ago

Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France

Yes I’ve often though 7s was a dull variant of the game by comparison.

I didn’t think Forests ideas where much chop but was really looking for their evolution as I think even the 15 man game could be a lot more fun. He probably paved the way for R365.

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JW 1 hour ago

Why New Zealand learned more from their July series than France

Would have thought it would help international rugby. What makes you think it won’t work?

I’ve always thought 7s was just a way WR got developing nations into the game. I stopped watching it when it went independent from 15s (no longer had the best players) but thought it was doing a good job for those who don’t follow 15s?

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Over the sideline 2 hours ago

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash

Haha this is where we differ. I’m happy with our 10, happy fir WJ and Reiko as wingers with love at 15. Also Happy to see another 10 or 2 come onto the squad tho.

Id like to see more NZ15 games to give guys like Lio-willie some more time at a level above SR. He looks the goods so far tho. Kirifi started looking comfortable in the ABs jersey toward the end of the Hamilton test I felt.

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johnz 2 hours ago

Nobody runs the show like Beauden - Why the All Blacks need Barrett now, and at Rugby World Cup 2027

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty sure BB was exempted from that rule himself last time round, because he was off contract in Japan. So if it’s a bendable rule for BB, it should be for others.

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GP 2 hours ago

Two All Blacks praised as 'potential superstars' in France whitewash