Rodrigo Bruni’s raw confession about his mental exhaustion in 2023: “I didn’t want to play anymore”

The tandilense forward of Bayonne, Rodrigo Bruniwas forceful with his experiences during the year 2023, which included his participation with The Pumas in the France World Cup.

In an interview with the media France Bleu, The Argentine maintained that he suffered great mental fatigue last year. “I didn’t want to play anymore, I didn’t want to know anything about rugby. “I was on the limit.”he confessed.

The Tandil native had played five matches with the team led by Michael Cheikaand he was only able to play nine with his club in the French competition. “I did other sports, a little wrestling. That allowed me to disconnect from rugby. It suited me very well. Today I’m fine, I enjoy the field. It doesn’t matter if I play as a six or an eight, I’m happy as long as I can help the team. The culture, the proximity to Spain, is incredible for me as a Spanish speaker. “I feel at home here.”

In turn, Bayonne head coach Grégory Patat said: “Rodrigo had told me that I needed to rest… It gives me experience as a coach. Since he was coming to a new club, we had to integrate him quickly. He lacked mental freshness, and was not the player he was at Vannes or Brive. He is a fighter, tough on man. It is essential when it comes to dark tasks: recovering balls, bringing intensity to the defense.”

During this season, The forward has already contributed two tries in eight games played with the blue and white ones.