TOP 14 Day 25
Against Racing 92, one of the permanent guests of the last four of the TOP 14, our Green and White knew how difficult it would be to win in Auxerre, where the match was relocated. At kickoff, Racing was sixth and seventh in the section. Therefore, this direct match promises to be decisive in taking a significant step towards the top six.
The meeting begins with the intensity you would expect. It’s a bang and both teams express their intentions. Ciel et Blanc scored first with a powerful Tuisova corner kick attempt (13′ 7-0). The first penalty conceded by the section provided perfect ammunition for Le Garrec, who added three points against the pole (17′ 10-0). Joe Simmonds responds moments later (25 minutes 10-3). The ground game shifted to the advantage of the Racingmen (6 stolen balls) who provided the ammunition too easily. Tries were scored by Camille Chat (30′ 17-3) and Jordan Joseph (34′ 24-3). At the same time, our green and white fail to capitalize on the opportunity and the advance to the opponents 22m remains fruitless. Racing 92 took the lead and led 24-3 at the break.
Halftime is good for the section getting back on track. Béarnais is less imprecise and harsher. Axel Desperes plants the first Pau try (50′ 24-10) to revive Vert et Blanc. When opportunities present themselves, they lack realization. It is often associated with a lack of accuracy. Thibaut Hamonou’s try revived hopes at the end of the game (78′ 24-15) but Joe Simmonds’ conversion hit the post. Game over, lost 24-15. Ciel et Blanc had 4 points, while chasers Pau had 0 points.
Lucid, Béarnais knows that his dream of finishing in the top six is ​​over, as Sacha Zegueur explained. “We have one game left to get something going next week. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make the top six. Now we will be in the top eight. His manager Sébastien Piqueronies said: “We are very disappointed as we had hoped and dreamed. It’s a return to reality. We had an opportunity, but we didn’t know how to take it. We have to get it done in front of an audience next Saturday. » To end this season on an emotional and positive note, Perpignan’s response will play a decisive role in the final ranking of the TOP 14.
match sheet
Final Score: 24-15; Score Medium Temperature: 24-3
Racing 92: 3 attempts from Tuisova (12′, 54′), Chat (29′) and Joseph (33′), 3 conversions from Le Garrec (13′, 30′, 34′), 1 from Le Garrec (17′) one penalty; 1 yellow card to Walkie (77′)
team: Spring (74′ Tether) – Tuisova (72′ Wade), Picu, Shavansi (cap), Habosh – (o) Gibert (o), (m) Le Garec (76′ Le Bale). Kolisi, Joseph (62′ Baudonne), Diallo – Rowlands (53′ Palu), Woki – Nyakane (55′ Gomes Sa), Chat (55′ Tarrit, 69′ Chat), Kolingar (55′ Gogichashvili)
part time job : 2 tries by Desperes (49′) and Hamonou (78′), 1 conversion by Simmonds (50′) and 1 penalty by Simmonds (25′).
team: Desperes – Artisogbe, Gailtong, Dekhron (47′ Manu), Rudil – (o) Simmons, (m) Davanya (53′ Robson) – L. Whitelock (cap), Gorgadze, Zegeur. (55′ Hewatt) – Tagitagibalu (44′ Cummins), Ducat (74′ Hamonou) – Tokolahi (55′ Corato), Delhommel (47′ Delhommel), Chauvac (53′ Parrou)
Post-match reaction
