Hollande Watches Agen Dominate Brive in Pro D2 Clash
Agen, France – 2024/03/20 21:17 CET – Former French President François Hollande was among a record crowd of approximately 9,000 spectators at the Armandie stadium today, witnessing Agen’s decisive 41-10 victory over Brive in a 7th-round Pro D2 match. Hollande attended alongside actress Julie Gayet, who is currently residing in Agen for filming of the television film “Sous tension.”
The high-profile attendance underscores the growing local interest in Agen’s rugby team, currently enjoying a strong season. The match drew the largest crowd of the Pro D2 season to date, signaling a resurgence in fan engagement.Beyond Hollande and Gayet, the stands hosted notable figures including France national team coach Fabien Galthié, ther to support his son, Mathis Galthié, the Brive scrum-half.
francis Cabrel, a well-known singer and regular at the Armandie stadium, was also present. Abdelatif Benazzi, vice-President of the French Rugby Federation and former captain of both the French national team and SUA, completed the list of prominent attendees.