With more than two months to go until the start of the Pro D2 championship, the players of SA XV de Soyaux Angoulême have made their return. While the championship does not start until the end of August, the Charentais got back together this Wednesday morning. The players already signed last season have been called up, while the new recruits will join the club on Monday.
According to France Bleu, despite the physical evaluation which was planned for this Wednesday morning, Alexandre Ruiz insists on the relaxed atmosphere of this recovery. “The physical trainers will take the weight and body fat of the players, but above all it is a very fun day. No field, races or tests, it’s a smooth recovery,” he adds with a smile.
Preparation meetings in Chanzy
With more than two months before the start of the championship, the preparation program is already defined. “We start with a cycle of four weeks of work, followed by eight days of rest. Then, we go back to training from August 5 to 9,” explains Ruiz. Two preparation matches are planned in Chanzy: one against Biarritz on August 15 or 16, and the other against Montauban on August 22.
Recruitment and New Talents
Recruitment is almost complete, but the coach is still hoping for some reinforcements. “We are still looking for a left pillar and maybe an additional player at the back,” says Ruiz. The arrival of Lucas Zamora, a scrum-half from Stade Rochelais, is a great opportunity for the player and the club. “He comes to get playing time and technical experience. We hope to give him all that,” says Ruiz. Karl Sorin, also from La Rochelle, is joining the club to strengthen the scrum in Pro D2.
