The fight for the qualification in final stages, prestigious direct opponents (La Rochelle, Stade Toulousain, Aviron Bayonnais), a well -stocked stadium … To follow this exciting scenario, it is on the side of the hopes of the Paloise section that must be turned. Proof of the linear progression of this group, the band of Captain Elgoyhen embarks on a last sprint with an ultra-post-positive elevation.
Supplement of confidence
“Having won in Racing allowed us to regain control. Now, we go on to the best, with this obligation to win as since the start of the returns matches, “confirms coach Mickael Drouard. If these 3 weeks of preparation “were not the best, with many absent for various reasons, we can lack certain benchmarks”, this group has, for him, an additional confidence acquired in the last months: “The boys have grown, learned to win outside, saw that they could oppose tops of top teams. La Rochelle is certainly one, and looks like it is mistaken for the top 14 team: “They have a big physical density at all positions, capable of winning duels, moving forward without speed. It’s up to us to try to impose our specificities. To continue dreaming, and make you dream.
Pau – La Rochelle
Lieu Pau (Stade de la Croix-Prince). Kick -off Saturday at 4 p.m. Arbitrator Marcus bear.
Pau The team: Lauga, (m) Substitutes: CAZAUBON, Bellocq, Iosefo, Claveranne, MalaPlate, Tenedos, Bidabé, Cheffar.
