The New Zealand international third row (33 years old) has been playing at Section Paloise since 2019.
The Section Paloise, currently 8th in the Top 14, announced this Wednesday the extension of New Zealand international third row Luke Whitelock until 2026. The former All Black (33 years old, 7 caps), younger brother of the emblematic second-row Sam Whitelock, who arrived this season in Béarn, is currently playing his fifth season in Pau, where he is captain.
In a press release, the player with 70 Top 14 matches with the Section declared: “I am very happy to stay with the club for two more seasons. I fully share the direction we are taking, we have a good balance in our squad between experienced players and promising young people. I will continue to do my job to raise our standards and continue to advance the club’s project. My family really likes Béarn, we were very well received and it’s like a second home for us now. Honha!”
“A true leader within the team, everywhere and all the time”
For his part, manager Sébastien Piqueronies adds that “Luke is a true leader within the team, everywhere and all the time: in training, in matches, by example, by speaking. He embodies the values of our team and our ambition. Our project and our squad can only grow alongside boys like Luke. Happy to write the sequel with you captain!”
