Against Oyonnax, Valence Romans wants to return to victory to give themselves some fresh air before the break.
While the Damiers remained on a series of two victories, including a benchmark match against Brive, they missed a great opportunity to secure a third victory in Nevers, a competitor for maintenance, giving the stick to be beaten. Enough to leave Fabien Fortassin with regrets. “I have the feeling that we didn't want to play this match, we weren't active enough for my taste. We gave away too many balls quickly, which forced us to defend a lot and Nevers did a big part on physical density. I regret that we did not have more appetite for the game. This defeat had the consequence of falling to last place in the ranking for Valence Romans. “That didn't stop us. The players came back motivated with the desire to finish well in front of our audience before going on vacation.”
Don't hesitate to play
The Drômois end this long and intense second block with the reception of Oyonnax. Fifteen days after Brive, a new home match under pressure awaits the VRDR. “This is a situation that we have known since January 2024, reminds Fortassin and it was the same against Brive. The ranking is very tight. I think we have to manage to ignore this ranking a little to try to play liberated, to remove any form of doubt or excitement to play our best Rugby.” The weather gods are still in favor of the Damiers this Friday with dry weather, so we can expect a team focused on the attack, like what we saw against Brive. “We have the players to provoke things. We have to be enterprising and find a desire to attack well, defend well and play good rugby. I simply want us to be able to adapt to what is offered in front and play intelligently, but it is certain that given our team and player profile, we tend to be more effective in a game based on movement. says Fabien Fortassin.
The VRDR will once again be able to count on the precise boot of its opener Lucas Méret, best director of Pro D2 with 121 points. “Efficiency in rugby today is very important. But I admit that I would prefer to have the best try scorer, we would not be sixteenth. It is a sector on which we can rely and that sends above all a signal to adversaries who will perhaps take fewer risks.”
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