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January 30. 2009 at 08:35
© MICHEL DESJOYEAUX / FONCIA / Vendée Globe

“In fact, sailors invented rugby. There were thirty aboard a boat and time was starting to drag as they were becalmed off Argentina. They divided themselves into two teams, starboard and port crews. The scrum was carried out above an open hatch. When the rope bundle fell in, they created a scrum until the hooker managed to get the rope back out and his team scored a point. Back in harbour, they divided up again into two clans – port and starboard teams. It was only later that this became known as the “third half”, but the principle was the same. The shirt I’m wearing was signed by the 92 Metro Racing team. It was one of my Christmas presents. They are used to being supported and in turn supported me over the past three months. I can’t wait for their next match, so I can go and support them!”
Michel Desjoyeaux (Foncia)