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Serge Betsen: France Grim Reaper, Jonny Wilkinson Battle & Biarritz to Wasps | Stick to Rugby EP 42
Season 1 Episode 42
The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, features French rugby legend Serge Betsen, joining Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery for a hard-hitting conversation.
Nicknamed “The Grim Reaper” for his brutal tackling and relentless defence, Serge looks back on his fierce rivalry with England, his personal battles with Jonny Wilkinson, and the World Cup heartbreaks that still haunt him.
He shares how rugby changed his life — from growing up in Cameroon, to finding purpose in Paris and Biarritz, and becoming one of France’s most feared flankers. Serge also discusses his dream move to Wasps, his take on France’s current World Cup hopes, and why he believes the team still isn’t ready to win it all.
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00:00 - Serge Betsen Memories
02:32 - Best & Worst Rugby Roommates
05:27 - Time Travel: Past or Future?
07:02 - Teaser
08:02 - Teammates Quiz
11:52 - Growing Up in Cameroon & Moving to France
15:22 - From Paris to Biarritz
24:40 - Dream Move to Wasps
32:34 - Representing France: 63 Caps & Big Moments
37:05 - Jonny Wilkinson Rivalry & England Battles
42:03 - Sports Science & Psychology
45:44 - France World Cup Chances
54:22 - Lions Tour in France Debate
56:30 - Women’s Rugby World Cup
59:05 - Légion d'Honneur & Charity Work
01:02:46 - This or That with Serge Betsen
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