🏉 Welsh Coach Finds Glory in France 🇫🇷
Gareth Baber, former Cardiff coach, is turning heads in the French rugby scene! 🌟 He led Nissa Rugby to a thrilling promotion to Pro D2 after an incredible victory against Mont-de-Marsan. The team, located in the beautiful Côte d’Azur, is celebrating a swift return to Pro D2. 🎉
Baber’s success is a true team effort with a strong Welsh influence: former Dragons coach Barry Maddocks and Welsh internationals Tyler Morgan and Owen Williams have been crucial to the team’s achievements. 💪 “Both Tyler and Owen have been brilliant for us, providing experience and leadership,” shares Baber. 🌟
Nissa Rugby, under the visionary leadership of former Biarritz president Jean-Baptiste Aldigé, has big ambitions. With solid investment, the club aims to make waves in the Top 14. 🚀 Baber, known for his passion and expertise, is at the helm, eager to grow the club’s reputation and achieve these lofty goals. 🙌
French rugby is thriving, and Baber believes it could be a promising avenue for talented Welsh players in search of new opportunities. “There’s real potential here in France, and the PRO D2 is becoming an attractive option for many,” he comments. 🇫🇷
Beyond his immediate successes, Baber sees a bright future in enhancing player development in Wales. He champions the return of Welsh sevens programmes and emphasises the importance of the National Academy system for nurturing talent. 🌱
The journey is just beginning for Baber and Nissa Rugby. With a strong foundation and ambitious plans, the club looks set to rise to new heights. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the world of rugby! 🏉🏆