the essential
After two major victories, the Tarnais are a team to beat. Leaders of the group, this Sunday they welcome a CAC which is gradually relaunching.
The victory at L’Isle-Jourdain (23-21), obtained down to the wire, was a huge surprise. But that of Sunday at the leader Saint-Sulpice-sur-Lèze (25-14) caused a sensation and this time – hats off to the sportsmanship of the Haut-Garonnais – raised no reservations, as it was acquired with mastery. “We can almost speak of a reference match,” observes the nevertheless perfectionist uagist manager Jérémie Raffanel. The leader was duly warned but could not prevent the demonstration of the Tarnais who were already leading 25-7 in the 54th minute, encouraged by a cohort of supporters chanting “Here, here, it’s Laborie”.
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The Gaillac manager, however, did not deviate from his usual turnover with a new-look first line made up of the exemplary Bilal Dikhal (ex L’Isle-Jourdain), the returning Olivier Gisquet, and the remarkable Léo Larroque, unfortunately injured quite quickly (29), victim of a shoulder dislocation. Another victim of this shock, center Elie Servat (broken nose). As for Teddy Goze, replaced by his brother Charly, he will also have to wait a few weeks.
The UAG moves the crowds
“It’s incredible what people our team attracts,” says co-president Pascal Cathalo. “People know that we play great rugby and are enjoying it.” Building on a prolific conquest, ex-Graulhétois Simon Gély, who officiated at the scrum, knew how to instill rhythm. “We see that he has already operated at a high level,” points out Pascal Cathalo. His friend Clément Gau, well recovered, could return to school this Sunday. As for Kevin Girou, he has lost none of his qualities.
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Jérémie Raffanel is still cautious before this weekend because Castelsarrasin, after a failed start to the season, recovered well last week against L’Isle-Jourdain (19-10), and applies, like every season , to qualification. “It’s a very good team that always gave us a hard time,” recalls Raffanel.
The public doesn’t care, they want their favorites to live up to their new status and practice this flamboyant rugby in which forwards and three-quarters meet. “We also enjoy this offensive game,” relishes right pillar Thomas Breton. Will we once again witness Jany’s rides and Renaud’s flashes? The public asks for more.
