After the tour in Argentina with “Les Bleus”, Xavier Mignot is back in Grenoble, few weeks after his teammates.
His defection before the second match of France in Argentina
“I hade to forfeit the day of the game. I was very disappointed, but, looking back, I think I made the right call. I was not at 100%. One I was off the team sheet, I was happy by the performance of the team.”
His first cap
“It is a huge privilege to wear the shirt of the French team. On the field, everything go faster, the game times are longer. You must be ready mentally, physically, emotionnaly. There are the best game to play, because you touch the ball, it goes fast, etc.”
His presence on the “Development” list
“It is positif. It means that we still are in the good books, that we count on you for the future. It is good to keep a relationship with the staff of the XV de France. He will give me a working direction, the right objectives. It is important.”
His comeback in Grenoble
“It was a little weird, because I came back when everyone was in vacation. There were three days open at the club for the injured players and those who wanted to do extras. I worked three days with the physical trainers. Then, for the rest of the week, I had to make session in autonomy (…) I managed it well. I know most of the players, the system. No worries!”
His season to come with the FCG
“This competition is getting harder and harder. It is good. We have to do something different than last season, because the relegation will not be at 26 points this year. In Grenoble, there are some changes in the staff, a new era begins. Individually, we all know where we want to brin Grenoble. I think a great season is beyond us.”
Auteur : FCG Rugby