The Columérins won in the Drôme thanks to rare efficiency. An asset that they will absolutely have to show again against Dax, a team renowned for knowing how to hold the ball.
In Valence, it goes without saying that the Columérins showed realism. And it is all the more striking when we know all the difficulties they have had, since the start of the season, when realizing their opportunities. “In this match, we showed great efficiency, which was not always the case throughout the yearrejoices head coach Julien Sarraute. On the state of mind, what interested me and I had only spoken to them about that, I appreciated their investment, their determination. And I hope it's a prelude to other performances, with these mental qualities.” An interception, a free kick played quickly, a turnover played collectively and fairly, and the Columérins sealed their success in the Drôme. Which also contrasts with the Columérine ability to overcome thanks to well-prepared game launches. “Our defense was good enough to allow us turnovers and score from very far away. We have players who have the ability to attack from very far away.”
And against Dax, it will be essential to maintain this advantage, as Jean-Frédéric Dubois' men are known for holding the ball and doing it with merit. “They are on an excellent dynamic, and have just added the offensive bonus to Briverecalls Julien Sarraute. I don't know who else was able to do it (only the Stade Mons has done so, Editor’s note). In extremely difficult weather conditions, they show that they know how to feed off all the opponent's errors, counter-attack from very far away, with a lot of initiative in disorganized play.”
The return of Maurel, the first
de Deghmache
But this quality is not the only one among the Dacquois. At least, the Colombe club pointed out another one: “This team masters the kicking game. With “Rome” Seguy (former resident of Michel-Bendichou)they know how to leave the ball in the opposing camp and then use the right balls in the opposing camp, says the former center. They are as strong offensively as they are on the feet.”
A problem which will be highlighted by the package of De La Vega and Herron, pushing Auriac to the opening. The opportunity for the player trained in Toulouse to take revenge on the USD. In the first leg (D3, September 13), he started at opener but was injured. This meeting will be special for him and not only. Eliott Maurel, after twenty-one months of absence due to an Achilles tendon operated on twice, will ward off fate and prove all his quality, which has earned him the position of captain emeritus of the hopes. Finally, it will be the first under the columérines colors of Sadek Deghmache, scrum half from Perpignan who arrives on loan until the end of the season. So many reasons to follow this real poster child, which is also crucial in the race for the top 6.
