“For us, it’s the match of the century! And if we pass, there will be two other matches of the century to follow,” says Olivier Guéguin-Picaud, communications manager of the club.
“And it’s not just the flag team at PARC that stands out,” he continues. The reserve qualified for the round of 16 in France. She will play against Stade Bordelais on May 12 in Fontenay-le-Comte (85). On Sunday, the “B”s will be in the stands to encourage their friends.
As for the U19s, they are champions of Brittany for the second year in a row. This confirms, if necessary, the quality of Alrean training. The juniors will also be behind their potential future senior teammates. The youngsters from the rugby school will also push behind their favorites.
Undefeated at the Loch stadium since 2021, Régis Loubéry’s men will be keen to win with at least a three-point lead. Indeed, in the first leg, in the Paris region, Aulnay-sous-Bois won 29-27 last weekend.
“We are in the same situation as last year except that here we have the home advantage,” notes secretary Jean-Pierre Spegagne.
Guard of honor
In the event of victory, the Alreans will take a step towards Federal 2. “We think about it a little bit, but we are lucid. We are still far away. There is still one big match to come, then two more…” confides fly-half Dan Ford. For their part, leaders are working towards a possible rise. ” We are talking about it. We think about it. We have been working on it for several years,” they explain.
On Sunday, the players will be entitled to a guard of honor as they enter the field. A couple of bell ringers will set the tempo. A raffle will allow you to win vouchers and a watch, offered by two PARC partners.
Practical
Sunday May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Loch stadium. Refreshment bar and snacks (cakes/sausages and crepes) on site. Admission: €5, free for under-18s (a match poster offered to each spectator).
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