Léo Barré is dynamite! When the opener has the ball, your eyes are caught by this atypical player. Rather tall for an opener (1,89 m), but with a long tendency, the Parisian has fire in his sticks and he already knows how to use it.
Leo likes to cause havoc in opposing defenses," confirms Philippe Boher, his coach in the French U20 team. He is a thoroughbred with undeniable athletic qualities. He loves to attack the line, to create situations, to play his duels, but also to make his partners play around him. He handles the ball very well, on both sides, with a long, quick and precise pass. He simply loves to play. What characterizes Leo is also his ability to read the opportunities in a defense, seize them, but especially make the right choices behind to counter-attack. This initiative unlocks many situations. Gonzalo Quesada, the sporting director, adds: "In attack, Leo is undoubtedly more instinctive than Joris (Segonds). He is a threat on the attacking line. He knows how to seize the slightest opportunity, the slightest flaw."
" Jonathan Wisniewski, former opening halfback
With Barré, the game of Stade Français could take a new turn, more playful, less stereotyped, than with the boot of Joris Segonds. "But he also has an excellent footwork, says Boher, who came from Perpignan. He's a very intelligent player, always analyzing and interested in strategy. Not to mention that he kicks and is not clumsy in the exercise (14/18 at 78% success rate since his debut in Top 14). Last week in Lyon (33-26 defeat), Barré started at the opening, a first this season. He will continue on the field of Bordeaux (Saturday, 3 pm).