Pascal Cances

Pascal Cances will carry the Olympic torch. This is his story:

Pascal wants to contribute to the magic of the Games with his 16-year career as a top-flight rugby player. He had a 5-year stint in Stade Aurillacois before moving on to Montpellier Hérault Rugby (MHR) for 11 seasons., rising to captain in both clubs. After hanging up his boots for good, Pascal embraced a new role training MHR's young prospects and U23s for almost two decades. He was also capped for France and represented his country with the French Barbarians.

This sports instructor active in underprivileged neighbourhoods in Montpellier champions fundamental values of sport such as fair play, solidarity, a combative spirit, determination, diligence and discipline.