The seniors of Rugby Club Mende Lozère (regional 2, pool 8), reserve team as well as first team, resume the season against Stade Maursois, Sunday January 19, 2025, at 3 p.m.
The seniors of Rugby Club Mende Lozère (RCML) begin their year 2025, this Sunday, January 19, with a crucial meeting against Stade Maursois Châtaigneraie Cele. New year often means new challenges. This first match will be decisive to mark a turning point in the season and stay in the race to play the final stages.
For the reserve team, the stakes are high. Currently third in the championship with 23 points, each victory is precious to maintain its position at the top of the table. In ambush, Châtaigneraie is in fourth place with 16 points.
A direct confrontation where the slightest mistake could be costly. With a great victory against Union Rive Gauche XV to conclude the year 2024, the reserve must absolutely capitalize on this dynamic to hope to win.
Redouble your efforts
As for the first team, the end of the year was more chaotic. Two away defeats slowed down a season that was well underway.
-Now sixth with a game in hand, the seniors are five points behind third. Qualification for the final stages is still within reach, but we will have to redouble our efforts and concentration. This Sunday, victory is essential against a formidable opponent.
Châtaigneraie, leader of the championship, had already folded on the Mendoi field. The Lozériens will therefore be keen to repeat the feat to relaunch their season and regain ground, especially on the main pitch of the Pierre Fabre stadium.
