Everything remains possible in the race for the Top 6, which would have been less the case in the event of a misstep by the French champion coming out of Nationale 2.
Five home victories – that of Albi not included for the reasons we know – for a draw: the accounting results of this seventh act are reminiscent of the scenario that occurred two weeks ago during the restart . The only significant nuance, in all likelihood, is that the sharing of points conceded by Albi to its Rouen host should not have any major consequences.
On the other hand, this Saturday, Suresnes, held in check by Chambéry, runner-up to the new Norman leader at kick-off, saw the good car move away somewhat. Nothing is lost, fortunately on the outskirts of Mont Valérien, especially since Chambéry could very well commit even more serious damage to a direct competitor of the Suresnois, but the handicap race is nonetheless underway. For now, with the exception of the defensive bonus brought back from Rouen, the absence of a reference match is still felt by those who have already lowered their flag at home.
Rouen satiated before rest
In the meantime, Langon consolidates his position as the best-placed pursuer. Périgueux did not come far from what was, to say the least, a “smoking” blow, but its close neighbor, trailing by two lengths (18-20) a few minutes from time, managed to reverse the trend: 21-20. However, he does not fill the entire gap that separates him from his predecessor in the Nationale 2 rankings.
Same story regarding the Audois. We can speak of faultless about those who have achieved new and improved success. Casually, Carcassonne and, to a lesser extent, Narbonne were playing big on their lands to the extent that Berjalliens and Marcquois had just regained good colors. The logic has been respected, and the uninterrupted presence in the head compartment is no longer in doubt. On the other hand, for the vanquished, everything remains to be done. If Bourgoin-Jallieu has the margin, the promoted northerner cannot be satisfied with the setbacks inflicted on this or that “alter ego” of the red zone. Especially since Bourg-en-Bresse reacted very well by disposing of Massy, the former resident of the upper floor even being deprived of the union minimum. A setback even if, conversely, invincibility at home gives real hope of climbing the rankings in Essonne.
Finally, the river score to Rouen’s assets does not call for particular comments. We will simply say that the leader stocked up before the long three-week break “proposed” by the second block calendar. Exemption from Sunday chores coming soon. On the Tarbes side, it is clear that the reception of Langon is much more important. The Bigourdans know that Marcq-en-Barœul has every chance in the race for direct maintenance. And this, via the avoidance of the fateful thirteenth place.