White season on the green rectangles… Indeed, meeting in session this Friday, February 26 in the morning, the federal office of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) noted “The end of amateur competitions for the 2020-2021 season “, in one communicated. For women as for men, seniors and young people.
This official announcement, driven by the health crisis, is accompanied by a freeze on ascents and descents “for all levels”, and this in order to “calmly prepare for 2021-2022”. The FFR nevertheless envisages a “resumption of the practice at the earliest by early summer […], through friendly meetings and any form of trays ”. But what do the three amateur clubs in the Montluçonnais basin (Allier) think of all this? Promised, none of them kicked in touch.
The French Rugby Federation officially whistles the end of the season among fans [26/02/2021]
OC Montluçon (Federal 3)
Dominique Héritier, main trainer: “It’s no surprise, we didn’t see how to get out otherwise. We have only been able to play three times since the start of the season and we were already three games behind. So it’s a good decision in the short term. Afterwards, we do not know when or how the clubs will be able to leave, sportingly and financially. “
“We hope at least, as the Federation is also considering, to quickly resume training normally (currently it is without contacts) and organize friendly matches to find the field, the game, to re-faith our players a little… “
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ASF Commentry (Promotion of Honor)
Olivier Maiffredy, member of the board of directors: “It’s not surprising to us either. But ultimately the championships, which goes up or down, it’s secondary. The main thing is to replay, whatever the setting. Redoing sessions with contacts or friendly oppositions would be enough for our happiness. “
Knowing which division you will play in next season is of no use if you can’t practice. The important thing is that our seniors and our young people can quickly regain their pleasure, let off steam.
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RC Vaux (3rd / 4th Series)
Franck Richard, trainer: “We suspected it and that’s a good thing, given the country’s health situation. This does not prevent us from being very frustrated and disappointed because we had won the four games that we were able to play and we were really aiming for a climb to the 2nd Series at the end of the season. This was already the case last year and already because of the Covid-19. But health is essential so we understand. “
“We are now waiting for a deadline, a precise date of resumption. Until then we will try to work to reinvent the club and ensure that it remains attractive. “
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Rugby World Cup 2023 in France: dream poster opening
Text: Luc Barre
Photos: Cécile Champagnat and Florian Salesse archives
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