Anglet vs Rennes Rugby Match Recap: Rennes Dominates with Big Defense

Despite a sluggish start to the game, where the forwards of both teams tested themselves in the conquest, neither team managed to put any points on the scoreboard. We had to wait until the 13th minute to see Anglet open the scoring thanks to…

Despite a sluggish start to the game, where the forwards of both teams tested themselves in the conquest, neither team managed to put any points on the scoreboard. We had to wait until the 13th minute to see Anglet open the scoring thanks to a drop from Curutchet (0-3).

Short-lived joy for the Basques: Rennes quickly reacted with an opportunistic recovery from Martin Bertrand, allowing Dauvergne to flatten the first try in the 14th minute. It was again the 3rd line Martin Bertrand who was at the origin of another decisive action, allowing Missland to dive into the goal (12-3, 20′).

The penalties continued to pile up, giving Rennes the chance to get some air by breaking free with Lalarme’s foot. Despite Anglet’s efforts, Rennais maintained a solid defense throughout the first period. A penalty in the 39th minute allowed Anglet to reduce the gap to 15-6 before the break. Returning from the locker room, Curutchet’s kick-off directly into touch, reminiscent of the rugby of yesteryear, was followed by a series of rowdy scrums. Mme Leboeuf, the referee of the match, then decided to send the pillars Clermont, on the Rennes side, and Gonzales, on the Angloy side, to the fridge for 10 minutes.

Big defense

Despite their domination, the Rennais were too often punished in this part, as Vincent Brehonnet, the three-quarter coach, believes: “We were made to make mistakes too easily. There will be things to quickly erase from the resumption in January against leader Salles. We still have work to do in all sectors. On the other hand, we were solid in defense, but the content was quite sluggish. »

The contribution of the Rennes bench, however, allowed the REC to bring freshness, and a certain domination in the fundamentals. A series of moments of play in the opposing 22 meters led to a penalty, followed by a carried ball concluded by the hooker Tuugahala, sealing the score at 25 to 6 in the 60th and offering the offensive bonus.

This victory closes the first part of the season in a positive way for Rennes, offering supporters a great gift before the holidays. During the first twelve days, the Black and White collected points in every match, even during their four defeats, where they gleaned valuable defensive bonuses. With this victory, the REC temporarily takes first place in its group and will spend Christmas warm.

2023-12-17 20:59:07
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