On the eve of receiving the neighbor of the US Carcassonne in his sports and friendship park, Saturday at 7 p.m., the Narbonnais Felrick Nova melee half mentioned the issues of this meeting.
Saturday (7 p.m.), this is one of the most anticipated matches of the year with this derby against Carcassonne…
We have fought all season in difficult conditions against teams that are not easy to maneuver. And there, we find our stadium against a very beautiful Carcassonne team perhaps in front of 8,000 or 9,000 people. So, yes, it’s going to be a great challenge.
Is this a match that you also expect for the craze?
Yes, it’s clearly great matches to play. There is a particular craze. This classic’aude has become very strong. So, yes, it’s one of the big matches of the season.
With the possibility of validating this place in the top 2?
Ah yes, clearly. We approach it like a quarter -final. We have a guideline. We know that we will have to go through a victory against Carcassonne, another against Langon. And afterwards, chain with the final stages. So, we really approach it like a quarter -final.
“The two teams have equal pressure”
Do you believe that Carcassonne has changed his game since last season with more movements in particular?
Ah yes, they have clearly changed their way of playing. They remained solid in front. But to that, they added a very efficient three -quarter line. This is why it is a team that is part of the top of the table, because it has a lot of assets. And to us, to do everything to counter them in the two sectors.
You will find Romain Manchia, one of your friends, who is Captain of Carcassonne …
Yes, that’s it. As we have always said, we are very friends in everyday life. Afterwards, it’s a match where we are good enemies. We room, we tickle, because he defends his colors, I defend mine. And necessarily, it can happen to the clash (laughs), but in any case, it’s a rugby match. There are other Ancients Narbonnais opposite, we rub shoulders with daily.
Carcassonne must win absolutely, if they want to enter the top 4. Do you receive the home derby, who will have the most pressure on Saturday?
I think the two teams have equal pressure, because we both have a little different challenges, but just as important. We cannot afford a setback at home before attacking the final stages and I think they want to receive a dam at home at all costs. It will be a pressure match. Now, you shouldn’t enter into too heavy pressure.
