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NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently spent part of his summer off-season training with French second-tier rugby club Provence to build physical and mental strength. Accompanied by teammate Harrison Barnes, the 7-foot-4 athlete participated in line-outs, passing drills, and tackling exercises, while also sharing a dressing room embrace with former England international Teimana Harrison.

Wembanyama praised the exceptional team spirit and welcoming atmosphere of the club, noting that the rigorous workouts significantly aided his stability and movement patterns.

Before his rugby stint, the twenty-two-year-old previously spent a fortnight training with Shaolin monks in China during 2025 and also hosted his Hoop Gambit event featuring chess and basketball in Le Chesnay. On the hardwood, Wembanyama's Spurs campaign ended in a 4-1 series defeat to the New York Knicks during the NBA Championship in June.

Meanwhile, Provence has enjoyed a strong start to their domestic campaign by winning their opening five league matches in pursuit of Top 14 promotion.

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NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club