Bayonne assured the continuity of Rodrigo Bruni for next season

ByDavid Mitchell
Bayonne assured the continuity of Rodrigo Bruni for next season

Rodrigo Bruniwho has shown notable performance this season with Bayonne in it Top 14has decided to extend his relationship with the Basque club for one more year, committing until the end of the 2025/26 season. All rugby, on Disney+.

The 31-year-old player (1.87 m, 118 kg) arrived at the club in 2023, after the World Cup with The Pumas and after previous experiences in Vannes and Brive. However, his first campaign was far from ideal, especially from an emotional point of view.

“I didn’t want to play anymore, I didn’t want to know anything about rugby. I was at my limit”he admitted in an interview in December. The break, however, allowed the Argentine third line to recharge his batteries and return with a renewed mentality: “I was able to take a break, do something else, fight… and come back better”.

This change has been reflected in his performance in recent months, since Bruni has been a key piece for Bayonne. The tandilense has played seven games in the Top 14 and three others in the Challenge Cupall as starters, scoring a total of four tries.

In this way, the former forward of Jaguars He remains in a squad that today has four compatriots (Mateo Carreras, Facundo Bosch, Lucas Paulos and Martín Villar) and that in the future could add to Ignacio Callesof Paul.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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