After the inaugural defeat against Castres in Armandie, the SUA already finds itself in a delicate situation. A reaction would be more than welcome this evening in Pau to push the truce in a better state of mind.
The SUA has one day less recovery than the Section which played last Friday, but that does not affect Christophe Laussucq at all. Almost on the contrary. “It’s been a day less to think about it. It’s not bad.”
Yes because the disappointment of Saturday is still very present and still occupies the conversations.
Agen, who dreamed of being in the middle of the table, immediately found himself under pressure with a defeat at home. Now is the time for remobilization. Yesterday, after the installation, President Fonteneau came to speak to his troops. We can imagine the content of his words. “I expect my team to show character, to rebound quickly”, delivered the manager from Agen at a press conference.
Martinez: “To have more the ball”
The SUA no longer has time to hang around. Points and confidence are crucial before a two-week truce. But lack of pot, Pau is full of confidence and does not present himself as the best opponent at the moment. The Béarnais are coming out of a sensational victory in Montpellier which boosts their confidence capital. Between a crushing scrum and Antoine Hastoy at the top of his game, the game will not be easy. “Unlike our end of the match against Castres, we will have to be very disciplined,” warns the former scrum half.
“Details” that Clément Martinez also points out. “Also, we have seen that when we have the ball, we make ourselves dangerous. We must therefore do everything to have more possession. This involves conquering. Although that of Pau is very efficient. We are there for take on challenges every weekend “.
The SUA therefore seems to have the miracle recipe to annoy the Section au Hameau again this year. Now it remains to show character. Because if Pau and Agen are playful teams, everything will first be played out in the confrontation and the ability to gain the upper hand over the opponent in the confrontation zones. For once, a lesson learned on all the lawns at the end of the first day.
Jané: “Be more mature”
Did the video session allow you to identify your gaps? We think in particular of indiscipline.
It’s always difficult a first game at home after so many months off. I think we lacked control and precision. Against a team like Castres which is very pragmatic, it’s complicated. We fell into the trap. It’s up to us to be more mature and bring a lot more control, especially at the end of the game.
What do you think of Section Paloise?
A very nice team, playful, confident. We worked in function to be able to compete and show a beautiful face.
Were you surprised to see her win in Montpellier?
Surprised no. We knew it was a team that played a lot. In confidence, she can be dangerous anywhere. There are games where everything is successful and others not. For the moment, they are rather in the success. It’s up to us to go bother them.
Can a playful team better suit you?
I hope ! I’ll tell you that when you leave the field. We also like to carry the ball and play. We have the players for it. Against Castres, it was more closed. Maybe we’re panicking a bit. It’s a different game but just as difficult to tackle.
Can the quality of the game be improved to see a more “nice” match than against Castres?
I hope so for all the players. It’s more fun a match where it plays everywhere, where there is a spectacle. We will see according to the physiognomy and the evolution of the match.
On a personal level, you start this season with two starts.
I am very happy. It’s better than last year but I couldn’t do worse (smile). I’m 30 years old, I take everything there is to take, I don’t ask myself many questions. I take advantage of every moment. Then we’ll see what happens. I try to bring as much as possible.
Laussucq defends Lamoulie
If today Mathieu Lamoulie does not appear on the Agen score sheet, this is in no way a sanction from the staff. Yesterday, facing journalists, Christophe Laussucq wanted to respond to the many attacks suffered by his opener on social networks. “Around the 50minute, Mathieu was the victim of a knockout. At the time, neither we the sports staff , nor the medical staff, did not understand it, the player telling us that it was going well. ” So that it is Lamoulie who is at the origin of Ibitoye’s second try in the 52minute. This knockout therefore explains the two failed kicks that followed and which drew the wrath of this historic AUS player. ” If people had seen Mathieu in the locker room after the match… Even today, his neck is completely blocked. With the stress, the panic of the match, it is not always easy for us to know. mea culpa. Also, I ask for indulgence for Mathieu. All the n ° 10 of the Top pay 40,000 or 50,000 euros per month. That is to say the accumulation of the 5 biggest salaries of the SUA. Mathieu is a historical one, always faithful to Agen. You have to give him time to find his feet in this position where I am convinced that he can perform. Besides, until the 55minute, I am very satisfied with him. ” Finding that we shared in our Monday edition.
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