Childhood mates Hugo Savala and Louis Grossemy to face off in rugby league
Childhood mates Hugo Savala and Louis Grossemy will face off for different nations at the Rugby League World Cup.
Hugo Savala and Louis Grossemy grew up in the same year at Scots College in Sydney, played together through school and continued as teammates in club rugby league. Now they will face each other on the international stage at the Rugby League World Cup.
When France plays England on Saturday, the childhood mates will be on opposite sides of the field. The prospect has been a running conversation between them for months.
He said: I'm about to play one of our best mates, France versus England. It's a dream come true.
Savala, a Roosters premiership winner, and Grossemy have promised to put friendship aside during the match. Grossemy warned his mate he would take his head off on the field, but added: After the game I'll give him a hug, tell him I love him but when we're on the field it's a different battle.
- Scots College, Sydney
- School
- Roosters premiership winner
- Savala's achievement
- France versus England, Saturday
- Match
Why it mattersThe story captures the human side of international sport: two talented players achieving a childhood dream together, even as they compete against each other.
AustraliaTwo Australian-based rugby league players are representing major nations in a World Cup tournament, showcasing where the sport's elite talent is drawn from.
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