The Belgium Blog: Charles-Henri Berguet “Salut Dubai”
Charles-Henri Berguet from Belgium and RC Vannes shares his thoughts on the upcoming Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2027, starting next Saturday in Dubai.
Journey to Dubai
We arrived on Monday after gathering in Brussels. Although the trip seemed long on paper, it felt shorter because we enjoy being together. Our goal is to achieve something significant not only for our dedicated fans but also for ourselves. We are united as a team called Belgium, the Diables Noirs.
Facing Namibia
Namibia will be a major first challenge. To defeat them, we must control the tempo and pace from the start. The first twenty minutes are key as they reveal which team adapts best to the conditions. The side with the strongest spirit will likely win.
Competitive Landscape
Namibia, Samoa, and Brazil all have the talent to qualify for the World Cup, making this tournament highly competitive.
“Everyone has the same shot, which makes this tournament even more interesting.”
Why We Have a Chance
Our strength lies in unity. We genuinely enjoy each other's company, even outside national team camps, which builds our cohesion.
“Because we feel as one, and, as I’ve mentioned, we like to spend time with each other, even when we are not in national team camps.”
Author's Summary
The Belgian team’s unity and spirit are key as they prepare to face strong rivals in the Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifiers in Dubai.
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