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Mr Coquelin: the French voice of European rugby!

Sébastien Coquelin is not only a French teacher and a tutor in Johnsons Boarding House; he is also the French voice of European Rugby.

As the French voice of European rugby, I flew to Dublin on Friday 30 April for the first semi-final of the H Cup between Leinster and Toulouse. I stayed in the same hotel as the Toulouse players; a perfect opportunity to get to know them and understand what was going through their mind prior to a crucial match. Tension was palpable the following day as I welcomed them in the magnificent Aviva Stadium. Read the full report, with photos