the essential
With a revamped and experimental formation, the SUA travels this Friday evening, at 9 p.m., to the Grenoble pitch, for a difficult meeting.
“We are not giving up on the match at all in Grenoble. We’ll see if the group is strong. This will be an indicator to see if we can maintain performance by doing rotations. We’ll see if we perform. You will see that the aligned team has frames, but it is indeed a good time to make rotations in the middle of the block. »
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At the start of the week, Sébastien Calvet had already announced the color. As expected and mentioned in our columns, the Agen staff decided to send a majority of their executives to Isère. Exit Arnaud Duputs, Julien Lebian, Billy Searle or Kolinio Ramoka to name but a few.
“A big opportunity” to showcase yourself
In total, a good ten elements are being put to rest in view of the last two meetings of this block, at Soyaux-Angoulême, and against Montauban for a boiling hot derby in perspective. The staff certainly already has an idea of the lineups lined up for these two upcoming matches. But, before thinking about that, there is this meeting in Isère, near Grenoble, a rather hostile land. Because the Agenais remain on three defeats at the Stade des Alpes. Despite everything, they managed to bring back a defensive bonus each time.
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Enough to give ideas. “We want to take points in every match. Every match is important, whether away or at home,” recalls Beau Farrance. With a goal of “15 points over the six matches in this block” according to its pillar, the SUA still has six to go. If a victory against Montauban appears necessary, we will also have to pick up points away from home, perhaps even this Friday despite this reshuffled formation. “We’ll see if we have a group with a lot of depth or not,” admits Dave Ryan, the forwards coach.
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This unique training also has a slightly exciting side. Because the Agen followers certainly want to see the behavior of certain players, a bit like the staff. The issues are multiple. In addition to the result, there is a desire to “shake up the hierarchy” for Beau Farrance and his partners. “It’s a great opportunity. We talked about it among ourselves. We want to show the coaches that we can earn our place. »
A big stable opposite
Facing the Agenais will nevertheless rise a mountain. Grenoble was one of the four monsters identified on the paper, alongside Oyonnax, Brive and Provence. A status assumed by the Grenoblois, fifth in Pro D2. Above all, they won five times in eight matches, receiving only three times, and achieving successes in Nevers and Béziers. “We expect a big fight ahead. They are very strong on the basics,” Farrance continues. “We’re going to see the consistency of our forward pack,” adds Ryan.
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A real test for a starting XV where Florent Guion, Beau Farrance, Martin Devergie, Tomasi Fineanganofo, Théo Idjellidaine, Emile Dayral, Inoke Nalaga, and even Ethan Randle will celebrate their first start of the season… Without forgetting the premieres of Lucas Malbert and Javier Eissmann on the bench. This promises a hell of a baptism!
