As a curtain-raiser to the D2 handball match, the Bergerac reservists will welcome Ribérac. The rankings, 8th and 5th respectively, are flattering but the mathematical reality is less reassuring, because the two clubs are only one and two points ahead of the first relegation zone. After a difficult start, both situations are improving and, at home, Fabien Moraillon's players should be very supported. But the CAR has its chances because, for coach Éric Favard, “the serious work in training pays off and the team remains on three successes”.