THE KEY TO THE MATCH
The LOU regains power in front and speed behind
After being stepped on by the Auvergne pack, the Lyon forwards will have to find the solution to restart the forward movement. Despite the absence of hooker Matavesi, whose impact in the scrum and precision in touch are no longer in doubt, they have an interest in rectifying the situation in the phases of direct conquest in order to supply the often dangerous back lines with ammunition. when the team plays forward and manages to speed up the game. The six changes in front are not trivial and the returns of Guillard and Saginadze, among others, should allow the Lyon engine to regain the hint of power which it missed so much against Clermont, especially in defending carried balls.
But that will not be enough to beat the Section Paloise. The Lyon collective will also have to find flawless defense, a little more precision in the game and efficiency in the scoring zone, without forgetting to finally settle once and for all this damn discipline which forces them to endure and play on the heels more than reason. “We have a duty to rebe in control and constant throughout throughout the match, whatever happens,” summarizes Fabien Gengenbacher.
