2023-12-11 22:23:11
By Le Figaro with AFP
Published yesterday at 8:42 p.m., Updated yesterday at 9:23 p.m.
Blair Kinghorn VALENTINE CHAPUIS / AFP
Blair Kinghorn was “a little nervous» before playing his first match with Toulouse against Cardiff on Saturday in the Champions Cup, recognized in an interview with AFP the Scottish international full-back, author of a double just a few days after his arrival.
«It was quite intimidating“, the 26-year-old testified on Monday. “I was still trying to assimilate all the throws of the game. But rugby is rugby and it’s easier when you have great players around you. I was lucky not to have too many delicate situations to manage, everyone helped me a lot. The team started the match well, quickly scoring two tries. It allowed me to relax a little because I was a little nervous before kick-off».
Arriving during the season from Edinburgh, his long-time club, to compensate for the departure of Melvyn Jaminet to Toulon, Kinghorn nevertheless scored his first try in the 26th minute under his new Toulouse colors, before adding a second in full. game over. “First of all, I am happy with the victory (52-7). Both tries are a bonus“, he said. “The atmosphere was great. It’s a good start to this new chapter here.» «It all happened so fast, it was a little crazy», added the versatile full-back to the 50 selections with the XV du Chardon. “But I can’t complain. Everyone was very welcoming. I am very happy to have this opportunity.»
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