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FRANCO DOES
Chris Adams
What foods are you not allowed to
consume?
Ulster Rugby Official
lots of chocolate... and
junk food...
James Hayes
Have you had a pint of Guinness yet, if
so what did you think?
Ulster Rugby Official
Yes had a Guinness...
really good
Jacqui Rock
Good afternoon Franco, what do you
think of the standard of rugby in Guinness pro 12? I
can’t wait to see you in action against Toulon!! I am
so glad you chose Ulster!!
Ulster Rugby Official
thanks Jacqui Rock, I am
also glad to be year. Pro 12 has been good,
quality rugby
Nigel McCormick
What’s your favourite beer?
Ulster Rugby Official
castle light.....over here
I’m still tasting around
Sharne Hawkins
Have you done much sightseeing
since you’ve been in Northern Ireland?
Ulster Rugby Official
My wife and I love
traveling so we have done a few things.
Northern Ireland is really beautiful.
Rebekah Strain
How are you finding the Northern
Irish hospitality??
Ulster Rugby Official
People are really friendly
and I am enjoying the banter
Brian Keys
What are your views on being made to do
extra training!?
Ulster Rugby Official
As long as it contributes
to the team I am all for that
Robert English
How do you find the ulster support
compared to previous teams???
Ulster Rugby Official
The support is really
good....I have said it before, Ulster has got
probably the most passionate fans
Maureen Kane
Will you be visiting the North Coast
- can really recommend a visit to Portrush! - would
love to catch a photograph of you here
Ulster Rugby Official
Hi, I have been to the
north coast and I really loved it
Francis Scott
Do you understand the local accent yet?
Ulster Rugby Official
It is getting better now....
in the beginning it was very difficult
Linda Hawthorne
What was it like running out for
the first home match at Kingspan?
Ulster Rugby Official
It felt like a normal
game… then I heard the SUFTUM song and got
goosebumps all over....it was brilliant and now
I’m looking forward to each home game
Timothy Majury
Afternoon Franco, after arriving
in Belfast what Attraction made you feel at home in
Belfast?
Ulster Rugby Official
Sunshine
Robin Ewing
What was it like nearly beating Rocky
Balboa in Rocky IV
Ulster Rugby Official
hahaha....it was a tough
fight....got a lot of money from the bookies
Karen Patterson
Is it harder to play on the 3/4 g
pitches or just faster?
Ulster Rugby Official
there is not much of a
difference when playing, but it is something to
get use to...the ball tends to stick a bit more
when kicking, there is no give when scrumming
so putting a bit more pressure on your joints.
Jelmer Portinga
Hoe goed is je nederlands? En kun
je de mensen hier in Belfast een beetje verstaan?
Ulster Rugby Official
....en kun beetje mensen
verstaan....was moeilijk in de beginen.
Rebecca LS
What about his number... could you ask
him if I could have it?
Ulster Rugby Official
Hi Rebecca...my number
is 5...
Julie Bishop
What drew you to joining Ulster...
and how do you find the ulster supporters have
welcomed you to the team? SUFTUM
Ulster Rugby Official
I have been thinking of
coming overseas for a view years. David phoned
me and after speaking with Ruan and Johann
they also convinced me on coming over. After
seeing all the facilities and meeting up with the
supporters I knew it was the right decision.
Conor McCullough
Do you sing the song kaptein
spanny sailor before a game?
Ulster Rugby Official
hahaha.....kaptein span
die seile.....only sometimes!!
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