The announcement of the upcoming amputation of the right leg of Matthieu Lartot, rugby commentator on France Télévisions, has moved many viewers in recent days. In the world of ovality too, this information has been enormously commented on. Very close to the journalist, who also officiates at the presentation of Stade 2, Fabien Galthié gave himself up in Le Parisien on Tuesday.
“I try, on my small scale, to be a little useful, consented to our colleagues the coach of the XV of France about a man he rubbed shoulders with for fourteen years when he held the position of consultant for France Televisions. He confided after the Six Nations Tournament, on one of those moments when we take the time to find ourselves. I listened above all. I thought a lot about him, and I still think a lot about him. I think of his family and his parents whom I know well. We must be modest about what we can say outside in these moments. »
Close to the journalist since their collaboration on the matches of the XV of France and the European Cup, even if he had to distance himself because of his function at the head of the Blues, Fabien Galthié, moved and touched, says a little more about the recurrence of cancer of Matthieu Lartot, who must have his right leg amputated next June.
“I could see that he was not smiling, but I had to distance myself from my position, and I do not travel with him, so I was not as close as before, adjusts – it without adding to it. Anything that can help the mind is very important in this situation. I have the impression that he is ready for this fight but that he feels sorry for his loved ones who will go through these ordeals. Me, I’m her boyfriend. And I’m just trying to be a little helpful. »
