the essential
Before traveling next week to Salanque Côte Radieuse, Sporting Saint-Girons, leader of its Fédérale 2 group, welcomes its runner-up, Sor Agout (Sunday at 3:15 p.m.). A match that counts double.
After their brilliant performance last week on the road to Pamiers, the “Green Lions” want to confirm their ambitions against one of the best teams in the group. The two teams were in the same group of the Honor championship during the 2017-2018 season and the Saint-Gironnais had won twice. The third meeting, the semi-final of the French championship, took place in Pamiers. After a tough match, “The Green Lions” won 26-16.
Three points ahead
At the start of the championship, only three points separate Ariégeois and Tarnais. Sor-Agout XV won away against Catalan Sporting Star, but lost at Castanet, where Sporting won. The Sorais also beat Leucate Corbières Méditrranée (25-10, at home). In eight matches, the Tarnais obtained two offensive bonus points while Saint-Girons Sporting-Club totaled three. On the other hand, Sor Agout has not yet won any defensive bonus. Sor Agout relies on an athletic forward pack and a systematic occupation of the opposing camp thanks to effective kicking. The “Green Lions” pack, which did not give up last week at Balussou, will still have to put in a great match to allow three quarters to wrap up the game. The composition of the team should not undergo any major changes , no injuries having been added to the long list of absentees.
On the side of the reserve team. – Captain Seillé's men, first in the standings with 28 points, challenge the Tarnais who share first place with them. Against the SCA, the Saint-Gironnais imposed their speed and their desire to win. If they repeat the same match, with the same commitment, they will retain their leading position. The match, refereed by Mr. Garaux Bachibeuyukian, will start at 1:30 p.m.
Match sheet
Or ? Léopold-Gouiric Stadium, in Saint-Girons. When ? Sunday at 3:15 p.m. (Federal B at 1:30 p.m.). Field referee: Mr. Thomas Samora. Federal representative: Ms. Martine Gabarrot.
SAINT-GIRONS SPORTING-CLUB. 1st; 31 points in 8 matches (6v, 0d, 2d); 5 bonus points (3 offensive, 2 defensive).
SOR AGOUT XV. 2nd; 28 points in 8 matches (6v, 0d, 2d); 2 offensive bonus points.
