Since the start of the second block and the return of a few injured, competition has set in for several positions at the Stade Aurillacois. As on the wing and at the back where Bévia, Pieters and Papunashvili delivered remarkable performances in Mont-de-Marsan and will continue against Oyonnax, Friday November 1 (7:30 p.m.).
Absent from the match sheets since the start of the second block, Axel Bévia ignited the match at Mont-de-Marsan, causing the first try. “In my position, or all other positions, having competition brings this little touch of madness,” he assures. We want to play the following weekend and have good matches, so that's positive. »
premium Pro D2: Stade Aurillacois has an appointment in the fight against Oyonnax
Ditto for Papunashvili, author of a 100% at the foot and valuable in the game. Same for Pieters, back from injury, precious in his energy. “There are players who scored points, who pushed the team forward, like Juun (Pieters, ndlr) who is capable of chasing, tackling, getting up,” deciphered Gontinéac.
The coach sees the infirmary emptying with satisfaction: “We have feedback and there is competition which has set in and which we want to set up. »
The winners of the Landes renewed
The message is well received by the players, like Axel Bévia, who had to wait during this second block before returning to the field at Mont-de-Marsan: “You have to give 100% in training to be on the scoresheet on the weekend. »
In this logic of competition, the staff decided to trust the players who won at Mont-de-Marsan to challenge Oyonnax. Only Seunes and Burduli, injured, as well as Welsch and Agostini left the group. They are replaced by Abzhandadze, holder, Oudard, Kartvelishvili and Nonkontwana, who will start on the bench. The rear triangle, which scored so many points, is aligned again.
Mathieu Brosseau
France
Rugby
