HE IS BACK!!!
After a 3 year absence from the National Team, 2006 FIVB World League silver medalist Pierre Pujol rejoins the National Team for the upcoming European Championship which starts on October 9th. The 31 year old setter brings in a lot of experience and will for sure help France to win its first ever European Crown.
The last time France won a EuroVolley medal was in 2009 when they lost to Poland in the gold medal match.
France’s EuroVolley Roster:
Setters:
Benjamin Toniutti
Pierre Pujol
Opposite Hitters:
Antonin Rouzier
Mory Sidibe
Outside Hitters:
Kevin Tillie
Earvin N’Gapeth
Nicolas Marechal
Julien Lyneel
Middle Blockers:
Jonas Aguenier
Kevin Le Roux
Nicolas Le Goff
Franck Lafitte
Libero:
Jenia Grebennikov
Nicolas Rossard
After winning the 2015 FIVB World League, France is indeed one of the favorites to win the crown together with Russia Poland, Italy and Serbia.
Good luck Team Yavbou!
(images: FIVB)