its first 2 European Cup matches not even broadcast on TV

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Lyon launched its European campaign in the best possible way by taking over Cardiff (37-26) last Saturday December 7. An improved success which was not not necessarily visible to all supporters.

In fact, the Lyon-Cardiff match was not broadcast and therefore could not be found on the channels of the channels broadcasting the Challenge Cup. An anomaly that makes people groan in the Gerland bays. The residents of the Lyon enclosure were the only French team not to be broadcast during the first two European matches.

“A lack of respect” for the Lyon club

A decision that is difficult to pass for the staff and the players. Present at a press conference this Wednesday, December 11, Ethan Dumortier et Karim Ghezal returned to this absence.

“It’s proof of the respect shown to Lou Rugby. I don’t know who makes the decisions, but I think we all want to show that we deserve respect and that there are beautiful things to see when we play on the weekend,” underlines the winger. international (6 selections) as reported by RMC Sport.

Same story with his new trainer who also regrets lack of consideration for his clubyet winner of the Challenge Cup in 2022: “We have the trophy at the bottom, the players walk past… Two years later, we are not filmed, it shows that respect is quickly lost”.

Rebelote for the second day

Unfortunately for them, the Lyonnais and their supporters will have to get used to this situation which will happen again this Saturday, December 14 (2 p.m.). The trip to Parma for Karim Ghezal’s pack will not be broadcast either.

The meeting will barely be visible on the EPCR website. Access to the match will still require registration on the European body's website. The followers of Vannes will also be able to fall back on their computers to follow their protégés who will challenge Gloucester (6:30 p.m.) a little later in the day.

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