As a prelude to a perilous trip to Charente, general manager Anthony Cabaj had warned that nothing would be easy. Alas, the report was intended to be final when the Catalans, condemned to brave the unleashed elements, did not manage to bring back better than a defensive bonus from a Soyaux-Angoulême, clearly misleading in terms of its classification (9-6). Yes, but here it is. The qualifying train does not wait. And Bayonne to take advantage of the windfall to increase its lead over blood and gold, with now six more lengths. Sam Hostalrich and his companions therefore know the topo, at the time of receiving the Montpellier residents: winning, and maintaining the hope of snatching the last ticket for the Top 4. , will want to ensure its maintenance as soon as possible so as not to shudder in the last sighs of a season under asphyxiation. Victory or death, the USAP has to choose…
