PFor this first match of the third block, US Tyrosse welcomes an unknown team to La Fougère, AS Layrac, this Sunday at 3:15 p.m. Promoted to Fédérale 1 in 2023 and ninth last year, the lot-et club -Garonnais is currently in 6th place, with three victories against Castillon, the 4 Cantons and Lourdes, for three defeats at Oloron, Gujan-Mestras, and one at home against Nafarroa. UST, for its part, is on the third step of the podium – without forgetting the late match at Floirac on December 22 ~ and must not make any mistakes at home despite the three weeks without playing.
“The results of the start of the season are positive, despite the frustration of Bagnères (22-13 defeat at the leader's side, Editor's note), assures former Bayonne hooker Thomas Acquier, who joined La Fougère in the off-season. We must continue to gain consistency, be more regular, finish our actions and be more pragmatic. Now, we have to pass this block with first Layrac, then a derby at Peyrehorade, before receiving the Gujan-Mestras surprise! »
“14 years is tiring”
The experienced number 2 – who has played more than 250 professional matches – started rugby in Béziers (2010-2012) at the age of six, before joining Carcassonne (2012-2014) then Brive (2014-2022). ), and finish his professional career at Aviron Bayonnais (2022-2024). “At 34, I wanted to continue playing rugby in the amateur world. As a professional, you have your head in the handlebars and, after 14 years, it wears you out. »
Arriving in Tyrosse this summer, Thomas Acquier feels “more and more comfortable with the proposed system”.
US Tires
In Corrèze, the original Biterrois therefore imagines his reconversion. “The word took on meaning, I was a father and a neck injury led to this reflection. I trained in asset management and I created my company in 2019. But the love of rugby is still there, I am very happy to put on this blue and red jersey. And it’s a nod to my original club! »
“Can do better!” »
In Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, the integration of Thomas Acquier “went well,” continues the latter. I didn't know anyone, but the team adopted me very quickly. The internship in the Pyrenees helped to get to know us and strengthen cohesion in this young group. » Because at almost 35 years old (he will be on November 21) and after 14 seasons at the high level, he is necessarily an “old hand”.
“It’s true that thirty-year-olds are rare in Tyrosse, but on the front line you need experience! Théo (Azpiroz) has a great rugby background, he knows the division and the club well. Paul (Cazenave, the third hooker) will bring his freshness and youth. And me, my knowledge! » If he had to rate himself, “like at school”, his start to his adventure in Federal 1, it would be “could do better” for the former resident of Top 14. “But I am more and more at comfortable with the proposed system. And he is ambitious: “The objective is clear, to be in the first two, and to perform in the final stages. »
US Tyrosse (3e/21 pts) – Layrac (6e/14 pts)
Lieu Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (La Fougère stadium). Hourly This Sunday, at 3:15 p.m. Arbitrator M. Roche.
US TYROSSE The probable group Triscos, Barbe, Gueroue, Brauge, Lacaze, Camborde, Y. Laclau, I. Laclau, Rama, Gayon, Arnould, Guilly, Mio Bertolo, Thomas, Castet, Astegiano, Strappazzon, Dicharry, Barbé, Hontebeyrie, Faitotoa Asa, Lafontan, Azpiroz, Acquier.
