The Rugby World Cup star says he is playing the wrong sport as Man Utd fans claim he has a “Berbatov-like” first touch

URUGUAY Rugby World Cup star Felipe Etcheverry has been praised for his “Berbatov-like” first touch after impressing against France.

The South Americans put in a spirited performance against the hosts, but lost 27:12.

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However, the game could have ended very differently had Etcheverry’s first-half attempt not been disallowed for blocking.

The fly-half showed a brilliant burst of speed to exploit a gap in the French defense, but Etcheverry also caught the eye for another reason.

At some point in the game France scored a penalty and Etcheverry took the opportunity to show off his skills with his feet.

He killed the ball with an excellent first touch, leading fans to believe he was playing the wrong sport.

Many compared him to footballers such as Ronaldinho, known for their brilliant first touch skills, as well as Uruguayan stars such as Luis Suárez.

One fan said: “If Berbatov played rugby.”

Another added: “I think Luis Suarez would be proud.”

A third wrote: “Is my brother sure he’s playing the right sport?”

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And another commented: “I’ve seen Premier League footballers who haven’t had this level of control.”

Uruguay scored a try early in the second half to make it 13-12 before France took control of the game and won comfortably.

But Uruguay captain Andrés Vilaseca was proud of his side’s performance after giving one of the tournament favorites a scare.

He said: “I am so proud of my team. I couldn’t ask for a better team to lead.

“We fought against France, one of the best teams in the world on home soil. I am so proud. For us, this is just the beginning.

“We fought the whole game, but it was important for us to keep pushing France forward and keep fighting.”