If you’ve ever been to the south of France, you know that people there LOVE their rugby. Nicolas, a Sarlat Rugby player, is aiming to take his team to the big leagues – Fédérale Une. Let’s find out what it’s like living in Sarlat, France, and competing in such an intense sport.

Highlights:

• Growing up in the French countryside [01:04]
• What was Nicolas like growing up? [02:04]
• What moments have shaped Nicolas’ life the most? [06:58]
• Playing rugby in Ireland and Barcelona [09:11] 
• The challenges Nicolas has faced – on and off the field [12:39] 
• What mindset do you need as a rugby player? [15:34]
• The typical day in the life of a Sarlat Rugby player [16:59]
• What’s next for Nicolas? [18:17]
• Advice for aspiring athletes [20:04] 

Transcript:

Get the French transcript for free at www.nakedfrench.co: Being a French rubgy player

Notes:

Sarlat Rugby website: https://sarlatrugby.com/

Watch Sarlat Rugby play: https://www.youtube.com/c/SarlatRugby

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Sarlat Rugby Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarlatrugby

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Credits:

Host: Shade Souc

Producer: Michelle Teo

Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier

Sound: Paul Candau

Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres