4th trip of the season for the 100% Rugby team. We take you to the Xapitalia Stadium, where the Hasparren Athletic Club operates in Federal 2, to meet those who keep the club alive.
A season that exceeds expectations at Hasparren
During this fourth relocation of the show 100% Rugby has Hasparrenthe co-presidents of the club, Battit Barbace et Nicolas Juberashared their enthusiasm at the good results of the HAC at the start of the season. After closing the previous year on a positive note, the club finds itself at the top of the table in Federal 2, well beyond the initial objectives. “Maintenance was the initial objective, but our competitive players and staff are making sure to achieve more.” said Baptiste Barbas.
A positive dynamic among young people and women
The club also stands out for its training dynamics. 181 graduates at the rugby school, a base which has continued to grow in recent years thanks to territorial development. Young people are at the heart of the HAC’s priorities, which seeks to prepare its future recruits for the demands of the senior level. “We aim to grow the young people of the club and the region, while limiting external recruitment“, explained the co-presidents. Furthermore, the junior women’s team, in partnership with Saint-Palais, enriches this growth dynamic. “We have the ambition to structure women’s rugby, but we will first have to stabilize the team before thinking about a senior project.,” said Nicolas Jubera.
A match against Mouguerre as a turning point
The upcoming match against Mouguerre is seen as a key moment for the rest of the season. The meeting, which will take place on Sunday, could mark a turning point if the HAC wins at home. “If the result is positive, we can consider other objectives than maintaining,” added coach Haspendar Sébastien Rouet. The coach, however, remains cautious and insists on the humility of the group: “ As long as the maintenance is not assured, we remain focused on each match “. A message shared by his vice-captain, Nicolas Etcheparewho underlines the importance of the state of mind in the matches to come: “ The most important thing is to stay diligent and disciplined. »
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