Sunday, at 3 p.m. at the Jules Ribet stadium, Coupe de France, Lord Derby Cup, Round of 16. Saint-Gaudens hosts Carcassonne.
Composition announced: G. Gorka, M. Pons, K. Minga, B. Simon, T. Lucas, V. Dumas, R. Robinson, C. Sentenac, G. Arréou, K. Aparicio, J. Beranger, R. Alchin et A. Caparros.
Hazard of the draw, Racing XIII Saint-Gaudinois enters this year in the French Cup in the round of 16, Sunday, facing one of the most difficult opponents to defeat: AS Carcassonne. To claim to snatch the Lord Derby Cup from the hands of Aude who won it during the last three editions, the Bears will have to start by climbing a high and significant step and raise their level of play. David against Goliath, nothing is impossible if the we know how to play a slingshot. Current leaders of the French Super XIII championship, the Carcassonnais remain on two consecutive defeats, against Albi then against Pia.
“Even if the draw is not easy, we respect the cup. We approach the match without any pressure, confides coach Cyril Moliner. We will do the best possible. We only have one goal: to make pleasure and please our supporters We will play at 100% and hope not to add any injuries to an already diminished squad.
Certainly, the list of players who spent Christmas in the infirmary is long. Joe Besgrove, Jaybel Toleafoa, Dorian Brioux, Christopher Hellec, Hugo Multignier, Benjamin Vizcay and Kylian Bernoville are still unwell and therefore unavailable. The whole club hopes to be able to find these key men next week when the championship resumes.
