the essential
When the 12th (Pamiers, 14 points) moves onto the pitch of the 11th (ES Catalane, 18 points) for the first match of the return phase, needless to say that the result will count enormously in the fight for maintenance.
“It will have to be a laugh, it will have to pay off one day…” This is the kind of thinking that we often hear in those around the SCA at the moment. Once again, last Sunday, in the Canton of Alban, victory was within reach. Pamiers led the entire match until that fateful 79th minute when the Tarnais took the lead. It is therefore in Argelès-sur-Mer, this evening at 7 p.m., that President Arnaud Dupouy's men begin the return phase. It will then be time to take a little rest during the confectioners' break. During the inaugural meeting of the season, in Balussou, the SCA won 21-13. The match was tough and contested.
Saint-Girons broke his teeth there
Since then, the two teams have made progress, the Catalans have pocketed three victories and precede the Appamean Sporting-Club (which has one game less) in 11th place with 18 points. This shows if this meeting between poorly ranked players has a certain importance for the rest of the season and the final fate of the two teams. Sor Agout, Villefranche-de-Lauragais won there. On the other hand, the Saint-Girons leader broke his teeth there. Knowing the place, and the club, we can expect a muscular reception, the Catalans will sell their skin dearly. The president of the club is well known to Appameans. Olivier Gonzalez played at SCA for a long time, particularly in the youth teams before returning to Catalonia. Before and after the match, it will be a pleasure to meet him again and share many memories. In between, there will be a match to play and the two teams will certainly not be in “sensibility” and affect. Bringing back something from this trip to Catalonia would be perfect for the morale of the troops before the break and the end of year celebrations.
With the reserve team.- For the reserve team, which obtained its only victory when receiving Catalan Star (30-17), the match will take place from 5 p.m. Above all, it will be about presenting a competitive team and having fun playing serious rugby.
Match sheet
Or ? Gaston Pams Stadium, in Argelès-sur-Mer. When ? Saturday at 7 p.m. (Federal B at 5 p.m.). Field referee: Mr. Yoan Bailly. Federal representative: Mr. Henri Lopez.
CATALAN SPORTS STAR. 11th; 18 points in 11 matches (3v, 0d, 8d); 4 bonus points (1 offensive, 3 defensive).
APPAMEEN SPORTING CLUB. 12th; 14 points in 10 matches (2v, 0d, 8d); 4 defensive bonus points.
