On Thursday 24th November a press conference with the local media was held at the stadium, the aim being to talk about the club's project, the new recruits and the return from the World Cup for our international players.
The conference was orchestrated by Christian Brottier, president of the FCG Amazones, accompanied by Emmanuel Pellorce, sports manager, Léo Brissaud, head coach of the Elite team and Philippe Giroud, referent for high level sportswomen at the university.
With them were three players from the Elite team: Alexandra Chambon, Inger Jongerius and Rachel Hickson.
First of all, the club's project for the current season and the sporting objectives for the next three years were discussed with the journalists.
Then our international Alexandra Chambon took the floor to share with us her experience at the World Cup in New Zealand, where she won the bronze medal.
This was followed by the presentations of the new recruits to the Elite squad with Inger and Rachel.
Focus on the newcomers to the FCG Amazons:
- Suzanne Nicole, a 19 year old left back from Lille. She made her debut in Pontarlier before joining the Lille academy, then the French U20 team last season. She has a degree in philosophy and is currently studying for a master's degree in book publishing.
- Emeline Gros, 27 year old third row centre, is back at the club after spending two seasons with Montpellier. She is under contract with the French national team and currently has 25 caps for France. She also has a nursing degree.
- Inger Jongerius, a 26 year old Dutch international second row player with a Masters degree in clinical neuropsychology.
- Rachel Hickson, a 23 year old Canadian winger who has been playing rugby for 6 years and is an U18 seven and U20 XV international. She has a master's degree in applied sciences in electricity and engineering.
Coming up, Antonella Reding, 27 year old Argentinean international winger... stay tuned for more
Auteur : FCG Rugby