Christophe Urios was obviously relieved after the epic victory of his Clermontois against Toulon (19-18). The ASM manager remembered the excellent state of mind of the Jaunards as well as the mastery of Benjamin Urdapilleta.
Christophe, are you relieved after this narrow victory?
Exactly because I saw us getting off to a bad start. We couldn’t get our game going, being very clumsy and with a lot of lost balls. At 18-9, I wondered how we were going to win the match, but with a lot of heart and courage we won. The bench did good too!
Do you have the feeling that the majority of your players have taken their responsibilities?
All players! Thomas Ceyte was angry at half-time because he thought we were “school”. We wanted to carry the balls but we were blocked, we played a lot at home… But Thomas and others raised a storm!
A word about Benjamin Urdapilleta who gave your team the victory. How do you judge this performance?
It’s a shame he didn’t make his drop! But I guess you don’t find out! I know what he can bring us. When he is physically well he is incredible. And this kind of match stimulates him. It feeds on tension!
Do you intend to extend it for one more season?
I’m not sure! Because coming back this year has already been hard it took him a little time I think if we have a great season he will return home (laughs).
Trailing until the 76th minute, the Clermontois managed to overthrow Toulon in the Michelin thanks to the foot of Benjamin Urdapilleta. Final victory with a score of 19-18 for ASM. The RCT must be satisfied with the defensive bonus point.
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Did you agree with your players when they rightly insisted on going into touch on penalties?
Exactly. I didn’t have a relationship with them but at some point something had to be done. At 18-9, the match had to be reversed.
I reminded the people of Toulon, who are screaming like idiots, that last year they won in the end, so I don’t share the idea of the hold-up.
Do you have the feeling that this success is a slight hold-up?
No, I do not share this analysis. I reminded the people of Toulon, who are screaming like idiots, that last year they won in the end, so I don’t share the idea of the hold-up. But it could very well have been a defeat for us.
In terms of the game, what do you remember most from this victory?
In the first half, we were in difficulty with the kicking game but in the second we sorted that out, we were good on the wrestling balls and we came back home. We didn’t convert our chances enough but the kicking strategy was good in the second half.
Was it necessary to revolt like this after last week’s rout in Perpignan?
It wasn’t the defeat of the century either… I would have preferred to play Perpignan this week because we wouldn’t have taken thirty. I wasn’t super worried and I’m not optimistic after this one. It’s good. Last year we probably would have lost him. I can’t wait to start the week to prepare for Toulouse. It’s a match that counts in difficult conditions, we lost so much last season… But tomorrow we’ll get back to work.
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Were your players up to par in the rucks?
We must continue to work in this area because we are not strong. We had problems in the first half, we attacked very high and our supports were close. Toulon was a formidable team in this sector.
With Fritz Lee’s last scratch and Benjamin Urdapilleta’s penalty, the elders carried the ASM…
Exactly this is called experience. Benjamin had an incredible match beyond his 100%. Fritz is always in the right place at the right time, but he hasn’t been rewarded enough for my taste.
What is your opinion on the last Toulon maul?
Without language, I have no opinion. I see this maul shifting and I don’t know how to analyze it. I found the referee good on it (he smiles).
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