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In order to best prepare for the reception of Mauricio Reggiardo’s men on Friday at 7:30 p.m., the Agenais resumed training this Sunday.
Sébastien Calvet spent a good fortnight over the end of year celebrations. “I recharged my batteries with my family,” admits the person concerned, very far from the oval ball. “There were a few small files to deal with, but nothing serious. It was important for everyone’s well-being not to solicit the club’s players. We’re really going to reactivate it over the next few days. »
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With extensions, recruitment, but also departures, most certainly formalized around “mid-February” so that everyone “can bounce back with those around them”. In addition to the extra-sporting aspect, the SUA was also reactivated on the Armandie field, with a first start on Sunday.
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On this occasion, Sébastien Calvet was satisfied. “We’re not pleasantly surprised, because it’s their job, but they were professional. This was confirmed on physical tests. » The Tarn-et-Garonnais, happy, had “a good feeling”. “We handled the ball a lot, and we felt a certain control. But this remains to be confirmed. »
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With a studious weekend and the arrival of Provence Rugby for a tricky recovery. “Anything can happen. We haven’t realized that we are already under pressure, but that’s part of high-level sport. » Quickly, the SUA switched to this match. “We put ourselves under pressure, and we hope it will be good. » Even if Sébastien Calvet prefers to travel “on all occasions”, the Valencian has, this time, no choice. “By definition, if you go to the first day, you know that you will receive…”
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For this meeting, the Agen manager can also count on some good news. Affected at the end of the year, Dorian Bellot and Peyo Muscarditz are back, the second even being tipped to start. This is also the case for Hayam El Bibouji, victim of a big knockout. on the Brive grounds.
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He too could start on Friday evening, although this will also depend on the evolution of the Argentinian Santiago Socino. Because, and this is perhaps the bad news at the start of the year, the Argentinian is uncertain, victim of a “thorax blow”, according to Calvet. In the second row, William Demotte, hit in the shoulder, will “probably be out”.
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John Madigan, back at 100%, applies, but should return for the visit of Biarritz. “It’s a pleasure to see him return to the field. » Finally, in addition to Arnaud Duputs, the infirmary still has Jean-Marcellin Buttin. After a short stay in Capbreton, the international full-back, who has just returned to racing, should apply around “the end of January”.
