Rugby: the hopes of USON Nevers return empty-handed from Massy

Played in acceptable climatic conditions and on an additional synthetic pitch, this confrontation began at a high tempo imposed by USON Nevers.

With passes after contacts, quick restarts and wide-open play, the Neversois tried to make the Massicois dizzy. However, between the mistakes of some (Nivernais) during passages on the ground and the strong defense of others (Essonniens) hard on impact, the points did not come. They then arrived from the 13th minute, but rather in favor of the very realistic premises.

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On their first penalty, the Ile-de-France residents scored a strong try by second row Hayes before a goal from Prévost for offside (8-0, 15′). USON, which also temporarily lost winger Koroinawai on a yellow card (dispute, 18th’), did not give up on the image of the lively Wasserman’s excesses in the left lane.

During a penalty hit linked to a delayed tackle on this twirling winger, Nevers gave back to Massy with, here too, an achievement on a penetrating group signed by the hooker Faivre (8-5, 21st’).

Then, while the debates tended towards a certain balance, USON was surprised just before the break on a return ball (40′). Even more annoying, from the start of the second period, the Neversois forgot Trumeau at the reception, hence a new local achievement (20-5, 41st’).

A prolific end to the match in tries

A little stunned, like Captain Tillier blocked in his goal, they conceded another “cap” try in the process, that of assured defeat (27-5, 47′). USON will have the merit of reacting in a prolific end to the match (five tries to four for Massy at the finish, with effective rotations in front. But not enough, of course, to call into question the victory of the Essonniens.

Kevin Thuillier (Nevers backline coach) : “We don’t know each other well with Massy, ​​we know that it’s a team that benefits a lot from opposing mistakes. We were warned but we fell into the trap! When you play a coin with Massy, ​​you lose! We first played the game without scoring then we made mistakes and especially big errors before and after the break. Massy fed on easy balls. The team reacted well at the end, but it was impossible to win away, taking almost 40 points each time. Learning is difficult, we have a lot of young players in the team and no leaders in the game.”