Posted by K. D. December 18, 2024
In a crucial match for theUS Montauban in Pro D2, against a team ofOyonnax what Baptiste Mouchons considered worthy of the Top 14, the full-back and flyhalf from Montauban spoke about the challenges, the lessons to be learned from previous defeats and the integration into his new club.
Getting back on track after three defeats
US Montauban, despite a series of defeats, has the opportunity to return to victory and rekindle the flame of its supporters. Mouchous admits difficultiesparticularly in the conquest phase, which prevented his team from deploying its game and remaining efficient throughout an entire match.
Consistency is the key word, and for Mouchous, This starts by taking care of the start of matches, a point on which Montauban has faltered recently.
A strong opponent and a non-trap match
One of the keys against Oyonnax will be Montauban’s ability to maintain constant pressure and avoid the pitfalls of ” air holes » during matches.
As for a possible trap that this match would represent, Mouchous does not seem to be worried about it, affirming that it is a direct confrontation from which we must know how to take advantage, like the one against Soyaux-Angoulême.
Successful integration for team dynamics
Personally, the integration of Mouchous within the Montauban team seems to have gone off without a hitch, contributing to a favorable group dynamic, reinforced by initial victories in the championship.
This cohesion could well be decisive in the team’s ability to win at home.
Towards a decisive confrontation
In a context where every match counts, US Montauban and Baptiste Mouchons demonstrate a combative state of mind, convinced of their ability to reverse the trend and establish themselves as major players in Pro D2.
The match against Oyonnax will be revealing of their ability to implement on the pitch the lessons learned from their previous poor performances.