Antoine Frisch: 'They said I wasn't good enough

Antoine Frisch was cut from Stade Francais' academy. He was told he wasn't going to make it. Frisch left home at 15 to board at the rugby academy in Massy. His career has taken him to Munster, Emerging Ireland and maybe the Test squad. He is a product of the French and Irish rugby traditions. The club had listed dangerously throughout the season and the coaches were not minded to throw in a teenage pivot. It was frustrating but it fuelled Frish's determination. he wants to get game time wherever. and find his way.. For more information on the Stadio Francasias visit their website.

Antoine Frisch was told he wasn't good enough to compete in the Pyrenees derby.

People used to play against each other during the week and then play with each others' teams against the All Blacks at the weekend.

Frisch has been a success since joining Munster. He has played Champions Cup rugby and two colossal interpros against Leinster and Ulster. Frisch has reconnected with his mother's extended family, the Healys of Tallaght. His first start came against the Springboks Select XV. He is getting an understanding for what it was like to play for Munsters before. The passion is engrained in the community. There is a huge history of rugby in Munstern.

Antoine Frisch is being watched by several international coaches. Frish is keen on playing for France at the World Cup. He would never trade his experiences in the ProD2 for a straight path to the starting jersey. He met some unbelievable people in his time in Pro D2. His time at Bristol and Munster would not have happened if he had stayed at Stade.