A champion with Portugal, who sent him to the World Cup, the scrum-half is the true measure of USC and he’ll try to lead his team to victory on Friday night in Provence rugby.
Newly crowned a historic World Cup qualifier, Samuel Marquez joined his partners from the United States, Carcassonne, last week. Just enough time to enjoy the moment, as he donned a warm blue, this time with his club to face Agen (21-20). Equally important in the Portuguese selection – it was he who converted the penalty kick for the equalizing goal against the USA (16-16) that allowed the Os Lobos team to win the last ticket – as in the club, Marquez is the leader.
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Even he is often the measurer, the one to shoot, an instinctive player capable of setting his formation in the direction of travel and making any opponent dizzy. As comfortable on foot as he is with the ball in hand, the Portugal international in his twenties has quickly established himself within his new squad, joining for two seasons in July 2021 from Pau.
Outstanding competitor
A player with mood and personality, certainly impulsive, an excellent animator and finally a fairly good director. Since arriving at City’s feet, in the 33 games he has played (29 starts), he has scored 278 points. At almost 34 years old (next Thursday), he hasn’t lost any of his brilliance. The man is always moved by the “sincerity of the apprentice”, and he is an outstanding competitor who does not like to lose.
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A protea player, he also knows how to respond to the versatility of the modern player par excellence. As often as N. 9 (154 times), he can also endorse 10 (7), even fifteen (1). The player is far from leaving anyone indifferent. As a good half, he accepts responsibilities without complaining. Instead of being a good strategist, he has the full range of N.9, with as many skills in combat as in action games. And this evening in the Provençal lands the Marquis will have only one goal: to confirm the recovery that his training has begun.
