If we had to remember only three of the points in common between US Nafarroa and US Tyrosse, opponents this Saturday, it would be their identity, the practice of a movement game, and the priority given to training. The Landais are second, despite one game in less and only one defeat and the Basques third, with only two losses in nine matches. All conditions are therefore met, including the weather, for a thrilling confrontation on the pitch at Pierre-Camou.
Cold-bloodedness and pugnacity
The Lower Navarrese have progressed a lot, including in match management. They are able to take control of themselves at a time when many others would give up. Guillaume Tissier-Iputcha, their number 9, provides the example of their recent victory at Castillon (42-37): “In the most difficult moments, we were able to quickly put points back. When we held the ball to make the play, we regained the upper hand. “. Trailing 27-19 at the hour mark, the Nafartars showed composure and pugnacity to score 3 tries in the last 20 minutes and snatch the victory.
The wagon of the qualified
On the banks of the two Nives, all minds are now turned towards the exciting reception of the Landais. Especially that of Olivier Laurent, the manager: “We are approaching this match with determination against one of the big players in the championship whose objectives we know and the means he has given himself over the past 2 seasons to move up to the higher division. Above all, we know that beating Tyrosse this Saturday, beyond a sporting achievement, will be a very good accounting operation in order to stay in the qualifying wagon. We are very focused on this match and the start of this very complicated block that awaits us. » The Landais are aiming for the head of the chicken. A victory this Saturday, added to a success at Floirac on December 22, in a late match, would place them leaders. It’s up to the Basques to slow down this rise. For this, as Guillaume Tissier-Iputcha says: “We will have to put out a big match against Tyrosse. “.
Nafarroa 3rd/31 pts Tyrosse 2nd/35 pts
Lieu Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Pierre-Camou Stadium). Hourly Saturday 3:15 p.m. Referees Matthieu Florès (Occitanie).
Navarre : (front) Etchebarne, Garay, Pessans, Arduain, Arthaberro, Changala, Revoredo, Ayçaguer, Muscarditz, Cachenaut, Gastambide, Pierresteguy, Labattut, Bidegain, (rear) Ibanez, G. Tissier-Iputcha, Etcheverry, Arrosteguer, Taberry , Orhategaray, Arreche, Jauréguiberry, Mousquès.
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