After the victory against Evreux, Matthieu De Pauw, the general manager of SAR Rugby, commented on the rest of the championship: “the block that arrives will be essential for the end of the year. If we pass it well, we will be in the front group, otherwise…”. So, after the unimproved defeat last week at Versailles, we will have to work harder against the Corsairs of Saint-Malo.
The Breton team is prances in the leading duo and has only one defeat since the start of the season and against Gennevilliers, the third, and away: “they are the ogres of the group, specifies Matthieu De Pauw. They are impressive. We prepare accordingly. » The Rochefortais will therefore do everything to remain undefeated at home. They will have to draw inspiration from their performance in September when they managed to hold the leader Tours in check by putting in a complete match over 80 minutes. With a brave heart, nothing is impossible especially since the Corsairs only won by two points during their last two trips to Le Rheu and Versailles.
But be careful, this is a truly complete team: “they are good everywhere,” adds the coach. They have two or three big guys, they are very good at winning and have an excellent scorer. » Everything is said. The slightest mistake or the slightest lack of discipline will be paid for in cash.
“We must grow”
Last weekend in Versailles, the Maritimes had victory within reach six minutes from the final whistle. But in this time, they conceded a try and two penalties: “we have to grow. For now, we are not ready to win away. » You have to win everything at home to stay in the race for qualification. “If we play like Versailles, it won’t happen,” declares the forwards coach. If we play like we sometimes see in Rochefort, it will be fine! »
Another reason for motivation for the red and black, the rest of the calendar which is not in their favor. In the last three matches remaining to be played, we will have to travel to Auray and Le Rheu before receiving La Roche-sur-Yon. Not easy. Hence the need to score all possible points beforehand. In the land of “Hermione” and Colbert, we will have to behave like pirates in the face of the King’s Corsairs!
Rochefort 7th/17 pts – Saint-Malo 2nd/15 pts
Lieu Rochefort (city of Henri-Robin) Hourly Sunday, November 17, at 3:15 p.m. Arbitrator Mr. Le Neillon
