The right pillar of Stade Rochelais and the XV of France did not hide his immense happiness at the end of the consecration of the maritime club, crowned on the wire in the European Cup final against the Irish of Leinster. “In the locker room, everyone cried. These are strong emotions. Everyone is happy,” said Uini Atonio. Before saying that this triumph means more to him than the Grand Slam of the XV of France during the last Six Nations Tournament. “I savor this Champions Cup more than the Tournament. I’ve been playing in this club for a while, and it’s been a while since we had a cup with some guys like Sazy, or Gourdon. There’s a little something extra. I can’t express it. But it’s good…”

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