Orange slices: contract (more than) completed for the Racing Club Narbonnais Crabos

last Saturday, in Cassayet, Les Crabos du Racing launched the Derbies evening by welcoming their Carcassonnais counterparts. The objective was, on the occasion of the start of this return phase, to stay in this frantic race for qualification. Applied from the start, the Narbonnais were not long in taking control of the game with two tests by Peytavin and Allard. Then the same Allard recurred (19-0), before a reaction from the “Canaries” as the break approaches. But the Narbonne defense was impeccable in front of its line, and the score did not evolve. Back from the locker room, the RCN continued to dominate the debates but in a more disorderly manner until this test of Guttierez which consolidated the offensive bonus. The “orange and black” thus took an ascendant which materialized by two new tests of Peytavin and Granier. The USC saved the honor at the very end of the match, before letting Racing savor this important victory (38-5). “The final score does not matter to me, the main thing was to complete the contract with the five points. The players were serious, even if we fell into an excess of individualism at certain times”commented Thibault Santamaria after the meeting.

A turning against Valence/Romans

While the RCN’s Crabos reached their goal, the other candidates for qualification did not weaken. Thus, Valence/Romans comforted its place as a leader, while Nice was reviving itself by dominating Béziers. Also, the struggle is fierce between four clubs that will compete in a breathless final sprint. For Racing, the first turning point will take place on April 19 with the visit of Valencia/Romans to Cassayet. In case of success, the Racingmen would steal leadership with their opponents of the day and would have their destiny in their hands.

The Alamercery cadets continue

After Nîmes and Oyonnax, the Alamercery cadets of Racing have just pinned the land of Provence to their hunting board. They thus preserve their chances of qualification in this Challenge Alamercery. The series therefore continued in Cassayet where the Provençaux stood up to the Racingmen for a good half hour, before giving in before rest. The two teams hold the ball well at the start of the game and go to blow (3-3). Overall dominant, Narbonne finally inscribes an essay by Grandpa (19th), but received a yellow card in stride, and sees his rival return to his heels (8-6). Fortunately, in the last five minutes of the first act, Racing gives a big kidney to distance its opponent, thanks to two new tests (20-6). Shortly after the recovery, the locals definitely fold the match, then wait half an hour to wear the grace (32-6). “We are very happy for the boys who are finally enhancement to the taste of victory. The content is satisfactory, faced with an opponent who has shown beautiful things”appreciated coach Erwan Roda. As with their elders Crabos, young Racingmen will pass the truth test on April 19 in Cassayet, in front of the solid leader Valence/Romans.

The women’s team intends to validate its second place

Since his feat against Colomiers, the Racing female team knows that second place, synonymous with the 8th finals at home, has been holding out more than ever. There remains a last effort to be produced, and it is on the side of the Bernard-Laporte de Gaillac stadium that the Narbonnaises will have the mission of triumphing and thus preventing the Tarbaises from stealing the booty on this last day of the qualifying phase.