The senior North Londoners’ defenders enjoyed an incredible opportunity to meet true sporting royalty following a successful exhibition victory.
The N17 faithful absolutely love seeing their favourite players embrace global sporting culture during the summer tour. Kevin Danso and Ben Davies recently enjoyed a brilliant moment following the comfortable pre-season victory over Auckland FC. The North Londoners played the exhibition fixture at the historic Eden Park stadium, and won 2-0. This famous venue serves as the traditional spiritual home for the New Zealand rugby union squad.
Several current and former stars of the famous rugby team attended the anticipated football match. Current players Fabian Holland and Anton Segner watched the Lilywhites secure a confident victory under the floodlights. The legendary Dan Carter also made a special appearance to watch the Premier League giants in action. The iconic double World Cup winner remains the highest points scorer in the entire history of test match rugby.
The thrilled Tottenham Hotspur defensive duo headed straight toward the touchline after the final whistle. Davies remains a massive rugby supporter and grew up watching the legendary fly-half completely dominate the global game. The Welsh international defender described his childhood hero in glowing terms. He proudly told official club media channels, “He is an absolute legend.”
Kevin Danso and Ben Davies celebrate a brilliant meeting with New Zealand rugby icons
Danso also expressed deep excitement about the special pitchside meeting. The Austrian is a massive lover of the physical sport and very eagerly awaited the fantastic chance to chat with the attending athletes. Segner and Danso share a German background and conversed easily in their native language on the hallowed turf.
This brilliant crossover perfectly highlights the massive global appeal surrounding the ambitious project currently brewing at Hotspur Way. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is cultivating a highly positive squad atmosphere during these crucial overseas bonding experiences.
