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Winners of Dijon (1-1, 4-3 after TAB.), the National 3 players will face Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. A gala meeting which should take place in an enclosure well known to rugby fans.
For a weekend, Auvergne vibrated to the rhythm of the Coupe de France. First this Friday, December 20, when FC Espaly (N3) eliminated Dijon (N1) in the 32nd finals after unbearable penalties (1-1, 4-3 after TAB). Then this Sunday, after the draw which reserved for Little Thumb the right to pursue his dream against the stars of PSG, winners of RC Lens after the penalty session (1-1, 3-4 after TAB).
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But after the happiness, we had to quickly get to work and look for a venue capable of hosting this meeting. The leaders demonstrated their efficiency since this Monday, the problem was resolved according to information from France Bleu. The match will not take place in the atypical Viouzou stadium in Espaly, but in a much more prestigious setting: the Marcel-Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand.
The ASM agreement
The leaders of the Haute-Loire club have already obtained the agreement of the ASM rugby club, usual resident of the 19,000-seat enclosure. A meeting between the Prefecture and the FFF must still confirm the holding of the meeting at Michelin, accustomed to Top 14 and European Cup games. It will notably be a question of security and the organization of the arrival of the French champion in Auvergne according to France Bleu.
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As a reminder, the round of 16 of the Coupe de France will take place from Tuesday January 14 to Thursday January 16.
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