Serge Betsen: France Grim Reaper, Jonny Wilkinson Battle & Biarritz to Wasps | Stick to Rugby EP 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.🚨 Subscribe now and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Stick to Rugby.00:00 - Serge Betsen Memories02:32 - Best & Worst Rugby Roommates05:27 - Time Travel: Past or Future?07:02 - Teaser08:02 - Teammates Quiz11:52 - Growing Up in Cameroon & Moving to France15:22 - From Paris to Biarritz24:40 - Dream Move to Wasps32:34 - Representing France: 63 Caps & Big Moments37:05 - Jonny Wilkinson Rivalry & England Battles42:03 - Sports Science & Psychology45:44 - France World Cup Chances54:22 - Lions Tour in France Debate56:30 - Women’s Rugby World Cup59:05 - Légion d'Honneur & Charity Work01:02:46 - This or That with Serge Betsen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.