Fine. The outcome of Valence-Romans – SU Agen counting for 5the Pro D2 day cost the Drôme club dearly, despite the locals’ victory over Lot-et-Garonnais (30-25). A spectator had attacked one of the officials of the refereeing trio, probably burned by a tense end to the match where local faults multiplied. Results, VRDR complaint against the supporter and first conviction by the disciplinary body of the National Rugby League: 5,000 euros fine against Valencia. “A budget equivalent to three months of meals for trainees at the training center, or even 50% of the budget devoted to training for the retraining course for the professional workforce,” deplores the club in a press release published this Friday, October 18.
Duputs l’Agenais
Prolongation. The Agenais leaders have started building their squad for next season. With around fifteen players at the end of their contract, they have their work cut out for them. However, they have just sent a strong signal by extending captain Arnaud Duputs for three seasons. Arriving on the banks of the Garonne in 2021, the Basque is now linked to the SUA until 2028. Other extensions (Garrigues, Jouvin, Gayraud, Lokotui, etc.) should follow very quickly.
Buttin hospitalized
Infirmary. If full-back Jean-Marcellin Buttin was hospitalized at the end of last week, several three-quarters should quickly find their place, like center Clément Garrigues (calf) who trained this Thursday at noon on the sidelines, or Théo Belan and Loris Tolot. Also out this Friday evening, but back in training, longer-term injured players like Théo Idjellidaine, Inoke Nalaga and Henry Purdy should be operational within one to two weeks.
Javier Eismann, a “strong” reinforcement
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