The U-20 rugby team honors a teammate who has leukemia in each rehearsal

ByDavid Mitchell

The players of the national team under-20 rugby dedicated during the World Cup of the category, in Australiaeach trial to Antonio López, “Moto”, CAR Sevilla player who recovers from leukemia after a marrow transplant.

From the hospital, López follows all the national team’s matches and does not stop sending messages of encouragement to the team during the tournament, where They won against Uruguay 57-6 and lost against the teams of Fiji, France and Australia by 29-26, 57-32 and 20-22, respectively..

According to the Spanish Rugby Federation (RFER), this support has created a very special bond between the young player and Los Leones M20 and as a token of gratitude, the selection wanted to dedicate each of their essays to him.

With this gesture, the Spanish internationals remind him that he is not alone and that each point achieved also bears his name. “A display of closeness that symbolizes the values ​​that identify rugby: camaraderie, solidarity and commitment to those who are part of this great family”states the RFER.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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