Thibaud Flament (Toulouse), dissected by his relatives
Thibaud Flament is a hard worker in his sport. The rugby player is rewarded by his flawless daily investment with the XV of France.
Kévin Paramore: “His career has been a blessing for him”
“Thibaud was already a diligent, attentive and diligent player. He was not one of those who missed training. You didn’t have to repeat the instructions fifty times for him to understand.
We could tell he had rugby under his skin. This sport was a passion for him. He was one of the very good players on our team, but I never imagined he would have such a good run. At that time he was playing in the opening or in the back.
He was quite tall and light. We wondered if we were going to integrate it into the pack because it was not the beast of 95 kg. For his size, he was good at defense and tackled very low too. He had very good technique.
However, he then did not have the profile to win, even in Pro D2, in a line of 3⁄4. If he had wanted to go through the traditional type of training and had it placed right into the pack, all the strengths he has now, he would never have been developed. We are talking about a n ° 4, n ° 5 who has hands, who makes chisteras, who knows how to make a jump pass stretched from twenty meters!
It does not run the streets. Fortunately for him therefore that he did not follow the usual route. The one who stereotypes the rugby player on his job. His journey has been a blessing for him. Between his 14 and 22 years, everything accelerated at the rugby level. It is well deserved. His travels have paid off.
I hope for him that this will be lasting. The hardest part is yet to come. He will have to meet expectations. But as a former coach, I am very proud to see what he has become as a rugby player ”.
Son former U18 coach at ASUB
Matt Everard: “His Dream Has Come True”
“The first time I noticed Thibaud was going through watching videos. I had scrutinized this great 2nd line in his university (Loughborough, Editor’s note). I quickly realized that he was exceedingly talented and endowed with great natural qualities. He trained with the first team during the offseason. That was enough for me. He was one of the best players.
After this first training, he became a titular player. His investment really struck me. He works very hard. It is quite unique. Seeing him succeed like that with the France team does not surprise me. He has always made it an ultimate ambition. There was no doubt that with his talent and will he would succeed.
Seeing him succeed in such a match against Argentina made me very happy. Especially since it is a country where he lived. His dream has come true ”.
Wasps Defense Coach
Eric Flament: “One after arriving in France, he was called up for the French team! “
“Nothing surprises me any more coming from Thibaud. From 8 to 18 years old, he learned everything in Belgium. As a child, he was passionate about his sport. He wanted to give more each time.
He had no more facilities than another. At 18, when you are 2 meters and 80 kg you are not going anywhere to progress. He then left for England. He studied there. Flame He also developed his physique there at the university. Then he put his bags in Argentina. There he discovered heart, soul, passion and commitment. Thibaud built his career little by little and naturally.
Two and a half years ago when he finished his studies, he said to me: “Daddy, I will try to become professional”. Nothing could justify that at 21 he was ready to become one. When he signed his contract with the Wasps at the Academy, after a month he fully joined the professional group. Same in Toulouse.
He made ends meet. At the end of the season, he was on the match sheets for the two finals (Top 14 and Champions Cup, Editor’s note). A year after arriving in France, he was called up for the French team. He is at 3 selections and 3 wins. Thibaud is well in his head and in his body. Obviously, he brings something to the group ”.
Father son
Alfre Cordone: “He was an opener when he landed in Argentina”
“A great guy! When he arrived in Argentina, Thibaud was very enthusiastic. He was looking forward to living in the country. You could tell he was a very good player, but he struggled so hard in training.
He was very thirsty to learn. Here he played rugby with great passion. With us, it’s amateur. On lives rugby with great ardor. This had greatly surprised Thibaud. But he also assimilated a lot of things as before. A post he then held in England.
He was an opener when he landed in Argentina. He wanted to progress by coming to our country. When he scored his try against the Pumas we were divided. We were a little sad because it was against the Argentine selection, but also happy with what was happening to him. I sent him a message: “I’m glad your dream has come true …” One of his trainers in Newman
Nathan Smith: “In England, Flament has grown physically”
“I spent a lot of time with Thibaud. He’s just an exceptional player. We quickly noticed that we had someone apart with us. When he arrived at Loughborough, we were playing in the 3rd division of English rugby. He had an incredible work ethic.
He constantly wanted to move forward. With us, it has grown physically. When he then went to the Wasps, he was more used to rubbing shoulders with big fellows. In our team, he was the X factor on the pitch.
I remember he scored four tries in one game, which is quite unusual for a second row. I am not known by what is happening to him. His talent was too obvious. What surprises me more is the speed with which it got there. He crossed the capes at a crazy pace. With us, then in the Premiership and now in the French team… ”
Son head coach at Loughborough University