It’s definitely one of his best Christmas gifts. Thanks to the mobilization of social networks, Tom, originally from Drôme and fan of Tom Staniforth, rugby player from Castres Olympique (CO) met his idol on December 31. It all started with a sign held by the 7-year-old boy.
On December 27, Tom and his family attended the match between Castres and Lyon at the Pierre Fabre stadium, taking advantage of their visit to their family, based in Tarn. “As he has been a fan of Tom Staniforth for three or four years, he had the idea of this sign where it was noted Tom, I come from far away to see you play; Your STP sockssays Charlotte, Tom’s mother. My husband being from Lacaune, my son has always been a fan of Castres Olympique and particularly of this player with whom he identifies. »
“We didn’t think a sign would start all this!” »
And if Tom Staniforth did not see the sign, a photographer, Serge Gonzales, took a photo of him which he shared on social networks. Posted on the Facebook group Rugby Tarn & Co and taken up by local media, the photo of Tom’s request to the Australian player was shared, even with club leaders.
Last Wednesday, Tom was invited to attend his idol’s training and talk with him. “He was over the moon when he returned from this meeting, we didn’t think that a sign would trigger all this! confides Tom’s mother. It was a beautiful chain of solidarity for our son. We couldn’t ask for a better Christmas present. “. In addition to this unique moment, the CO player gave Tom a jersey, a bag and a cap.
