Times are tough in Paris, where Racing 92 competes in mediocrity with Stade Français. Weighed down by a record of two defeats for a meager victory since the start of the season, Racingmen and Stadistes are hot on their heels in the Top 14 (11th and 8th). Disappointing since the start of the championship, the first cities will have the perilous mission of reacting on Saturday at home against Stade Rochelais.
Stuart Lancaster’s players are left with a slap they suffered last weekend on the Bordeaux-Bègles pitch (52-34), after a cataclysmic start to the match against the finalist of the last exercise. Owen Farrell, Racing’s flagship recruit at the opening, was unable to do anything about it, and there are many questions above the… Dominique-Duvauchelle stadium in Créteil, where their matches are temporarily relocated.
This start to the season was also disrupted by the surprise departure of Siya Kolisi, but also by the taking into custody of Racingman Vinaya Habosi for domestic violence. Released but forced to do an awareness training course by the Nanterre prosecutor’s office, Habosi remains a Racing player but the affair shook the club.
Kick-off for Racing 92-La Rochelle is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, September 28. The match will be followed via the Canal + multiplex and in full on Canal + Live 3.
