Olympic gold medallist Andy Timo demonstrates the value of the seven-a-side version of the game.
01.06.26, 14:16 Updated 25.08.26, 10:49
Richard Dixon
Timo’s display on Saturday for La Rochelle at Montauban was eye-catching to say the least. It was quickly evident that the man has a fine appreciation of space, and how to use it. This is a player for whom the mantra ‘play where it is easy to play’ was written.
La Rochelle had come with the intention of playing, and knew that nothing less than a five point haul was required to keep their top six ambitions alive. From the first minute, when beautiful handling between prop Sclavi, Fijian lock Waqanisaravi and outside half Hastoy combined to put Nolan Le Garrec over, the intent was clear. The first try is beautiful if only for the fact that at no point does any ball-carrier seek contact. Think about that. Sclavi and Waqanisaravi are big men. Big men not seeking contact.
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Richard Dixon Richard's fascination with French rugby is deep and longstanding. University tours were followed by a spell playing for Bergerac. Once his playing days were over, he began coaching and attended the legendary Pierre Villepreux's residential coaching camps. Richard now lives in Toulouse, and coaches young people at both Stade Toulousain and TOEC.