The French Invasion

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Article about the French players in Super League (and Championship)... I hadn't heard of this John Boudebza before.

It is interesting to note that 60% of the Catalans squad is French (so 15 out of 25 - I think the actual figure is 13). I can only assume they have no overseas player quota?

(BTW - there are some hilarious mistranslations in this article...)

http://ffr13.fr/2015-invasion-de-frenchies-en-super-league-et-championship/

2015 Frenchies invasion in Super League and Championship

With a workforce of French players brushing against the 60% in the total quota of Perpignan, Catalans Dragons logically have the title of Official bastion of Frenchies evolving at the highest European level. With a co-captaincy Franco-French composed of Rémi Casty and Greg Mounis plus a trio of coaches both Gallic third, France XIII implants since 1996 and 2006 milestones Abroad that earned him recognition and respect again , including the southern hemisphere.

But rugby league homegrown also propels some thundering national nuggets Albion. To name a few, Jerome Guisset (Warrington and Wigan) and Sylvain Houles (Huddersfield, London, Dewsbury, Wakefield) were once paved the way for our Theo and Kevin today.

The 2015 season championships from the RFL (English Rugby League) promises already unprecedented explosion tricolor with the presence of no less than 21 players in the Super League and Championship.

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Kevin Larroyer, 2nd line in Hull KR. Is No. 11.

It is no longer the 25 second line formed Toulouse Olympique XIII and St. Gaudens. After two seasons with the Dracs he sees loan at Hull KR and will stay there after performing a first order 2014 season now in the heart of Chester system.

Unfortunately, a devastating friendly match will deprive our international first outputs of the Super League team in 2015. Following a clash occurred in the first moments of the meeting, Kevin come out to be diagnosed a fracture of the cheekbone that deviate from competition for about 8 weeks. The story will end with a thick defeat for the Robins Kevin who will bow 40-0 in Warrington few days after defeating FC Hull from their compatriots in the context of the preparation.

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Theo Fages, scrumhalf in Salford Reds. Is No. 14.

Theo-Fages-Salford-Red-Devils-2014_3088884 Theo has already made a name for his exploits on the most prestigious lawns of the Super League. Arrived at Salford in 2011 and now unavoidable part of the Red Devils of Iestyn Harris, the 2013 globalization continues to grow in contact with experienced templates as Rangi Chase.

In 2014, scrumhalf from Pia was able to try and take his chance in each of his 19 appearances, finding even the insolence to score 7 trials throughout the season. It will have to leave Theo Fages eyes under any circumstances in 2015, the progress of young Catalan robust risk of experiencing a new leaps and bounds.

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Mickaël Simon pillar Wakefield Wildcats. Is No. 16.

Catalans Dragons fans will be pleased to find Mickaël under new feline colors.

Discovered in 2009 by the Dracs following excellent performance in the XIII Limouxin, the pillar Cathar 27 years chose to join England in 2015 with the intention of earning playing time under the leadership of James Webster.

The Carcassonne, however, has not only the road to Wakefield, Lopini Paea will also change to the same post at the Wildcats after this season. But it will deploy many talents to dethrone Nick Scruton and Australian Scott Anderson.

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John Boudebza, hooker Hull KR. Is No. 24

Much is expected of this newcomer on the grounds of the Super League. International predisposed to high, the son of Hajj (international pillar of St Esteve) more a serious pedigree to offer his new teammates. Went through most trainers Catalan club (St Esteve XIII Catalan UTC Pia) it will shine two seasons Lézignan before joining the ranks of Rovers for the upcoming season.

John has already caught the eye of its staff in Robins but he will have to be measured by the cream of the northern hemisphere to be more obstinate than Keal Carlile and Connor Robinson, the other two hookers Chris Chester.

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Catalans Dragons

Dracs Now owner of No. 1 of the rear holder Morgan Escaré saw turns its competitors in the same position falter face of so much talent and energy. Many times the top of the ranking of the best markers of testing in 2014, the Salséen soon could become this season one of the big names in the Super League.

The announcement of the return of Rémi Casty in the unique French squad SL has everyone agrees on his excellent new status. Iconic pillar formed Lezignan Caste is back in the jersey No. 10 after bringing up our colors Tricolors in Sydney as the first French to evolve NRL. Bullion on freginat (savvy understand), Remi also regain its role as captain alongside Greg Munis.

"Captain Greg" is to Catalans Dragons what Albert Bueno is GB Stadium: an unbeatable, faithful and loyal as symbolic indispensable Figure Catalan broth. The maturity of the discrete Grégory Mounis puts it in prime position to share the captaincy with Rémi Casty.

Another dedicated player in the Dracs adventure, Thomas Bosc sees this year to remove the 6 in favor of a pure talent he had to accommodate beautifully. Fort is likely that a single jersey (No. 14) does nothing émaillera talent and consistency of Bosco, ranked seventh of kickers SL 2014

His detours Northern England have finally brought on his land two years ago to the great detriment of its many English fans. Olivier Elima retains its flocked jersey No. 8, a guarantee to see his opponents tremble at the thought of face a seasoned captain France XIII.

Winger to Frayssinous mode, Vincent Duport has risen to the challenge of the wing on the fly. One lucky foot that will allow it to be used to some unforgettable testing during the Super League '14 and today it is able to wear the No. 2. There can be no doubt that Vince should still amaze us.

The right man for periods of choice and replacing Ian Henderson, Eloi Pelissier sees renewed the confidence of his staff. Must hooker Frayssinous / Guisset system, particularly for his shots pest shine from the first moments of his appearances, Eloi retains its No. 16.

Jason Baitieri will however not fallen in 2014, who had climbed to 4th place of the best tacklers Catalan and who had shared with Greg Mounis the role of captain Dracs. Jason will this season No. 24 Catalans Dragons, which for sure will not stop him leaving in a few memories "ribs" English.

Benjamin Garcia continues to convince since returning from Australia where in training, it will certainly benefited from the excellent guidance of Laurent Garnier. Tough tackler and opinionated getter, Benja will make its merry way as No. 18.

Now indisputable additions to the group of Laurent Frayssinous, Mathias Pala, Damien Cardace, Antoni Maria and Julian Bousquet in 2015 will have many occasions to talk about talent and power. Like the Baby Dracs Joan Guasch and Springer Gadwin we may see in SL this year.

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Jean-Philippe Baile, 2nd line center in Bradford Bulls (Kingstone Press Championship)

The globalist 2008 and 2013 has not said its last word and intends to support his new club in order to attain the highest level of rugby league in the north of the equator. At 27 and after six years in the Catalan colors, international origins to Aude chose the English option in a major historical institution of treizisme.

It seems that Bradford Bulls intends to make such a brief stint as thundering in the Championship. Attest to the mobilization of players remained at the bedside of cattle and content of the preparatory meetings against Castelford and Leeds.

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William Barthau, scrumhalf in London Broncos (Kingstone Press Championship)

The international scrum-half also wanted to ensure that the grass was greener and more dense in English lands. With a 2-year contract with the London club Broncos, William should participate more than once in the debates to see the capital club regain the Super League.

Yet ensured the confidence of Joe Grima, the tricolor scrum half has not appeared during the pre-season game against the Catalans Dragons.