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Wembanyama Trains With Pro D2 Rugby Side in Aix‑en‑Provence

The sessions are intended to sharpen his movement, core strength and spatial awareness to improve his NBA play.

Overview

  • This week Victor Wembanyama worked with Provence Rugby at Maurice‑David Stadium in Aix‑en‑Provence, according to French and international outlets.
  • He joined several on‑field drills alongside Spurs teammate Harrison Barnes during discreet preseason workshops run by the Pro D2 squad.
  • Reports describe the work as targeted cross‑training using rugby’s contact, multi‑directional movement and leverage drills to boost basketball skills.
  • The meetings were kept low profile and the pair watched Provence’s 42‑19 friendly win over Nice, sources say, rather than signaling a code switch.
  • Wembanyama remains committed to the Spurs after last season’s Finals run and his recent long‑term extension, and outlets cite Rugbyrama, Eurohoops, Bleacher Report and RugbyPass as corroboration.