The presentation of the Cóndors at the Rugby World Cup raised a lot of expectations among national supporters. Many fans traveled to France to support the national team, as well as nationals residing in that country. The massive influx of supporters into Bordeaux surprised even the rivals.
The Condors are causing a sensation in France. Despite the defeats, the Chilean rugby team mobilized a large mass of supporters who followed it during its two matches in the highest competition in the discipline. The number of supporters who came to Bordeaux for the second match was such that even the Samoan players were surprised.
“You can feel all the support they have here. It seems like the whole of Chile came to watch the game, which is great, that’s what we want. It probably caught us a little off guard at first so it was good to get that try before the end of the first half and get back into rhythm,” he said. Michael Alaalatoa, prop and co-captain Polynesian painting.
“We have been waiting for this match for a long time and we have talked a lot before about preparing for important matches, but nothing prepares you until you’re in front of the crowd,” the Leinster club player remarked.
The Australian-born athlete also praised the South Americans’ play. “It was everything we expected. We knew Chile was going to come out and get all the balls. We saw it in last week’s game, how physical their forwards are, how aggressive their back is, and they lived up to it,” he commented the number that represents Samoa.
Meanwhile, at the Cóndores, logically, they also highlight the large number of Chileans who followed them and are grateful for the support they received during the two days they spent there. “It’s hard to put this wonderful feeling into words. “I feel so alive here with this big audience cheering for me, with my family here, it’s very special,” » said Captain Martin Sigren.
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