Pro D2 – Mauricio Reggiardo (Provence Rugby): “I hope to find Grenoble a little later, especially in the final phase”

How do you analyze this success?

We had a bit of a first ten minutes… We made mistakes! We didn't take the kickoff. We had a kick directly into touch. We had a problem with tackling. We anticipated an entry into the fray. We lost 10 to 0 after a quarter of an hour. Nothing had happened. There was excitement. We wanted to play this match, to measure ourselves against Grenoble. Then, we took the game into our own hands. We played the match we wanted to play. There was intensity and aggression. The first leg, we dominated. We didn't have success, especially from our scorers and in a few situations. So, this time, I wanted to have a match, a good match. I wanted a rematch, not from the semi-final, but from the first leg. It rather reassures me to see this performance. Grenoble respected the championship by putting together a very good team. If he won, first place was almost assured. I say bravo to Grenoble. It gives value to our victory.

What was your speech at the break?

We had to have more precision, at least 20% more. We were right. It took us ten minutes to get into the match, but after that, we were there. We had to increase our precision. Details were missing.

We have the feeling that your bench made the difference…

I am lucky to have a quality workforce. Piazzo (Piazzoli, Editor's note) and Ned' (Hanigan, Editor's note) are part of a transfer window for the month of December (smile). Ned' was injured on the way out, during J2. It resumes on D17. He has sick energy. Malo (Suta, Editor's note) has a great match then we bring in Jalagonia, who is still present. The two pillars enter, the melee does not change. We adapt because Colombet is hurt. There is a state of mind. We wanted to start this new year well. It's off to a good start. We won two matches. We had to win these two matches. We are building our season. For a long time, we ate our black bread in terms of injuries, and also the fact that the coin was not falling on the right side. We try to push the piece (smile). Tonight, what makes me happy is that we deserved to win the match against a great team. She masters her Rugby to perfection.

This match was a bit like last year's semi-final…

Last year, this team hurt us very badly. In this meeting, I have the feeling that we have made progress, particularly in the air sector. The guys were good in the air. We knew it would be a match, a showdown. We had to have a match, not full, but committed. There was intensity and determination. As the match went on, I felt the stress was building. We made mistakes in the opposing 22 meters. There were mistakes on both sides. The tension was there. It was good to take the score at the end of the game. For a long time, the match was indecisive. There was real tension. It was a top of the table match. I hope to find Grenoble a little later, especially in the final phase.

With what ambition do you want to go to Aurillac?

You have to be ambitious. We have a crazy squad. Apart from Mathias (Colombet, injured in the ankle Editor's note), there was no other injury. We were forced to make important choices on the scoresheet. We have to find the right balance between a competitive team and freshness. Everyone must also be concerned. Now, every time we make a team, every guy has to be good. If we can do that, the level will rise. We are now in favorable waivers. The team is improving, and that's what I like.