The people of the ex: from Van Zyl to Marchetto, from Troncon to Budd McLean launches the battle cry: “Break these South Africans”
The Benetton world has come together to support the Lions. It is useless to hide it, there is a city that quivers. But then, on the pitch, they go, the Lions, against one of the strongest teams in the world. But you have to try. And who better than the former, the green-and-whites who have Treviso in their hearts, could start the cheering, with messages that literally arrived from half the world? “Guys, I’m proud of you. Let the fans and your families dream. A big good luck. Come on. Hi guys »is the determination of the Canadian Robert Barbieri, 169 caps in green-white. “Now, for the last push, I give you a big good luck. I know there are people after this game that go away like Kieran, my friend Goosen, Jayden … In my opinion it will be a great challenge to greet them well. The table is ready to eat and then celebrate. Come on, let’s say. Come on, come on, ”is the push of the South African Corniel Van Zyl, “The Cernal”, which boasts 162 appearances with Benetton.
The Australian Luke McLean, 107 caps with Treviso goes further: «I know you’ve already had a great season, but it’s not over yet. There are still 80 minutes to show everyone how much you deserve this final and above all 80 minutes to break through these South Africans and take home a historic victory. I think it is the dream of all players to reach the final and play it at home. So as fans we will all be there with you, in front of the TV to celebrate with you. Take her home. Daje ». Dean Budd, 115 times in green and white before returning to New Zealand, he is almost moved: «This is a very special moment for you and for the city of Treviso. Good luck for the final, I’m proud of you and I love you ».
And the Irish Ian McKinley, 67 appearances at Benetton, wants the big shot: «Raga, you are there, you are in the final, you have already achieved a great goal to be there, but the work is not finished yet. Stay together, all of them together: good luck, come on. ” If necessary, there is the bulldozer of the Tongan Nasi Manu, 14 caps and a beaten cancer. «Hi guys: I always work, but you too. Good luck for the last week. A hug, hello brothers ».
Leonardo Ghiraldini, 52 matches in green and white, prepares for battle: «An incredible goal, because being able to make a final of an international tournament is something really great. So congratulations for the resilience you have shown, for the willingness to succeed in achieving this goal. You know that the road is still long because it is a final, it will be 80 minutes of war. I am with you, all those who have been part of this club are with you, we are proud. Give your all, a hug to everyone ». «I congratulate you on the important goal achieved, to the guys who took the field but also to all the staff, the management and the whole club. Good luck especially to those who have the luck and the honor to take the field. It is a unique opportunity, like all the finals, so enjoy it to the fullest. We will all be here to cheer for you, so have fun and let us have fun “, is the wish of Edoardo” Ugo ” Burning, 101 caps in 9 Treviso years.
Support is not lacking even from the pioneers. Manrico Marchetto, born in ’52 (“only” 262 appearances between ’70 and ’84): «I’ve seen the Bulls, I know their mentality. They have history and culture that we don’t have, and it makes a difference, regardless of the physical structure. But on the pitch you always go to win. It is certainly one of the most important commitments in history. They are huge, they have clear ideas, they chew rugby since childhood, but we will try anyway ». And Giorgio Troncon, who aims for the 80th birthday after a lifetime in our oval ball: «Great good luck. The rugby I played is from another world, but my whole generation cannot help but be happy to see matches as beautiful as today. We will see in the first few minutes, if we hold up in a closed scrum and in touch we can also do it. They play like the Irish, on contacts, but in the meeting points we can do well, and have chances. We never back down. Let’s play it. Come on Leoni ». –