The two weeks of interruption have done good to the heads and bodies of the people of Vannes. And freshness will be needed a lot for those promoted against Union Bordeaux-Bègles, a serious contender for the Brennus.
“O“We are not eliminated from this competition even if we can wonder: we realize that since 2013, no promotion has maintained its position”analyzed Jean-Noël Spitzer a week ago. “We can wonder about the transition between the two divisions. Are there communicating vessels? Not really. The probability of maintenance over the last ten years is non-existent. The League should question this difficulty which is certainly too important the first year Since Oyonnax more than ten years ago, no team has managed to maintain its first accession. No other French team sport is faced with this difficulty.
That's the conclusion, there remains the match to prepare for. And for this the Bretons are playing the card of stability with 80% of the workforce aligned against Castres renewed. The first block concluded with the following observation: to maintain our position we will not only have to win at Rabine but also win away from home. The arrival of Bordeaux-Bègles, led by a certainly vengeful Jalibert, does not reassure the Bretons and the coach: “It’s really one of the big names in the championship, one of the most attractive teams in the championship when you’re a spectator, with this overall offensive game and the individualities they have.”
Continuity and the contribution of Taccola
Enough to stimulate the promoted Bretons who therefore welcome a serious contender for the title, one of the most exciting teams to see, the most serious client since welcoming Toulouse at the opening of the championship. Enough to push the Vannes residents to their limits in terms of concentration, vigilance and even execution.
“If we don’t almost play our best possible game, it will be very difficult”Spitzer almost smiled before adding very seriously: “We want to compete, we want to believe in it. We know that we will have to be 100% collectively while remaining very connected.” Hence the form of continuity in the composition of the team with the addition of Taccola associated with the center in Saili. Taccola, a great asset according to Spitzer: “He is a young player who will be confronted with the obstacle. He is at a pivotal moment in his career, I am convinced that he will switch to the right side. All things considered, he reminds me of Gailleton who had started here at La Rabine with Agen his first professional match and who today is in the French team.”
Vannes will also be able to count on its forwards and a strong first line with Mako Vunipola at the head of the bridge, 9th time starter out of ten possible matches, player to watch.
For the record, Jean-Noël Spitzer will be in shorts during the match. For what ? The technician's response: “9 p.m., it's not far from the time I go to bed, I prefer matches earlier. Because of the chilly temperature, I reserve the right to wear a hat but I insist on it, I will be in shorts. I'm not going to say that I impose shorts on everyone in training but I don't like players training in tracksuits, it's not rugby conditions. The staff must also set an example.”
