Pro D2 / A 7 p.m. at Aimé-Giral.
What a funny time! While the match against Montauban was dotted, it will finally take place and that’s good. With four members of the Montalbanese squad affected by Covid-19, the Greens and Blacks can nevertheless rise to the challenge, since eight days of necessary isolation were observed.
Enough to tumble on the lawn of Aimé-Giral with a hazy mind, but the Catalans do not care. Solid leaders of Pro D2 after their last success in Nevers (25-22), the players of the Lanta-Arlettaz-Freshwater trio intend to remain undefeated at home.
So, after Rouen (20-14), Mont-de-Marsan (50-10) and Grenoble (26-18), heading for a winning quartet against the “Sapiacais”?
Match trap
The 2nd line Tristan Labouteley prefers to temper: “Against Montauban, it’s always trap matches and even more this year. But no matter what team we have in front, you have to be present!”
Even with some absent in the ranks. Duguivalu, Taumoepeau, Lam, Halanukonuka, Farnoux and Vélarte forfeited, while scrum half Tom Ecochard, uncertain weather due to shoulder pain, will take his place on the Sang et Or bench.
For its part, the US Montauban, which finds for once its hooker Cyril Deligny, is looking for points. Thirteenth in the standings, the visitors have not put their boots on since their last setback at Oyonnax (34-16), and it is therefore without pressure that they will try to thwart local plans.
“It’s not the same Montauban as last year, rabâche Perry Freshwater. They’re a really eye-catching team that I respect. “
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