“Will’s a massive character, people talk about his size but rugby-wise he’s got a good brain, he knows the game and the opposition really well. “Those guys are like our pillars, the big bodyguards, you have to get past those two to get to our team,” Vito added. “I can say I’ve done my bit and be pretty happy with the way in which I’ve left all my jerseys.” Brutal powerĪ part of the La Rochelle make-up and style is their brutal physicality enforced primarily by the gargantuan duo of Uini Atonio and Will Skelton. “I’m pretty content and proud of the record I’ve had. “I’m pretty much a glorified taxi driver for my kids now taking them back and forth to their sports at the weekend and then during the week for training and school,” said Vito. The former back-row had a glittering career winning big trophies everywhere he went, including Super Rugby, Champions Cup and two World Cups – a record he is proud of. “If anything, they’ve gone a step ahead and I’m really looking forward to the game.” A proud record “The calmness that needs to come around you emotionally, spiritually when these games come up and the maturity is all there. “They’ve got a blueprint of success from last year which makes it easier,” Vito told AFP. Regardless, the ex-All Black believes winning the title last year over the same opponents gives them a blueprint to win it again. La Rochelle managed to power their way through to yet another final setting up a replay of last year’s clash, only this time it is in Dublin. Vito’s last act for the club was lifting the famous trophy last year after triumphing over Leinster in a very tight game. Former La Rochelle star Victor Vito believes the French side has taken steps forward since their 2021/22 Champions Cup triumph.
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