Welsh fly-half Dan Biggar went through all the emotions this Sunday during his team’s victory against Fiji (32-26). Very present offensively, courageous in defense, anxious at the end of the game… But the RCT opening half was especially noticed by his great anger against his teammate George North, at the end of the first period. “Clear that fucking balloon!” Biggar said, mad with rage, after the three-quarter center did not clear the ball in touch near his line.
An attitude noticed and widely criticized by certain Internet users on social networks. After the match, Warren Gatland, the Welsh coach, gave a possible reason for this nervousness. “I think it was his mother’s birthday today, so it was very emotional for him. He said he hoped she was looking down at him and maybe that’s the case.
“She was my biggest fan and I think she would agree with me that it’s a good time for me to step away to be with my family. I still keep the handwritten note she left me next to my bed. It says: ‘I wish you all the happiness in the world. Today, tomorrow and forever,’ Biggar had said a few months ago.