At the end of the match with unbearable suspense, Julien Sarraute's men ended up having the last word by winning against Provence Rugby (31-30). If Anthony Coletta and his teammates missed their start to the match, they were able to react when necessary to take the advantage just before the break. The end of the game was a hellish back and forth and the Provençaux, too undisciplined, ended up breaking.
According to Michel Bendichou, both Colomiers and Provence Rugby had a vindictive spirit, but for different reasons. The Haut-Garonnais wanted to wash away the affront received in Grenoble (65-19), but also the three defeats in a row suffered against Brive, Béziers and therefore the FCG. Aix-en-Provence wanted to put an end to its curse. Almost the best away team last year with 30 points in 15 trips (Vannes did better with one more unit), the Reggiardo gang was still far away from Maurice-David before this trip (4 points, including a draw, the 14th record in Pro D2).
In this announced standoff, Colomiers emerged victorious thanks to a penalty at the very end of the game from Seguela (31-30). In the standings, thanks to this success, Thomas' partners remain in ninth place and now have 29 points. Provence Rugby is guaranteed to remain in the top 6 (5th, 36 points).
To the happiness of the wingers
At the start of the game, Provence Rugby completely dominated its subject thanks in particular to good occupation of the field. In turn, Gopperth (0-3, 5th) and Sauveterre (0-10, 11th) rewarded this good start. The hooker was opportunistic in his attempt. At the start, Rodda took advantage of a disputed aerial duel between Alonso-Munoz and Colombet to raise the leather. Two periods of play later, Sauveterre scored in force.
With his head underwater, Colomiers managed to regain control of the match through the boot of de la Vega (3-10, 25th). Then, the Sarraute gang reversed the standoff in the occupation. Upon contact, Harrison escaped possession within his 22 meters. Two periods of play later, following the work of the forwards, Alonso-Munoz scored without opposition (8-10, 30th).
From one wing to the other, there is only one step. Very prominent in this first act, de la Vega broke the Provençal defensive curtain. Caught by a spoon, the Argentinian opener ensured the continuity of the game. Seguela took the Aixois from behind by starting on the closed, and after two passes in contact, Tuitavuki finished in a corner (15-10, 38th). To stop the bleeding, just before the break, Gopperth passed a penalty to stick to the opposing sides (15-13, 40th + 1).
An unbreathable hand in hand
The second act was rich in points. Highly visible, Joaquin de la Vega, just after a penalty from Gopperth (15-16, 48th), improved a first-hand launch and the breakthrough from Nu'u (22-16, 50th). Unable to ensure good camp outings, Colomiers remained under pressure. Nostadt scored strongly after a maul (22-23, 55th). De la Vega and Seguela did not give in to regain the advantage (28-23, 58th, 66th).
Provence Rugby believed it would defeat the Indian sign on Drouet's achievement. The winger dived into a corner thanks to a long lobbed pass from Gopperth (28-30, 73rd). The last word finally went to Seguela, who rewarded a penalty gleaned in the scrum by his pack of forwards (31-30, 78th).
In a week, Provence Rugby will make a second trip. This time, Black will head towards Dax. The next day, Colomiers will go to a poorly classified person in the person of Nevers.
