Rarely mentioned, Aurillac is nevertheless close to the race for the final phase at the top of the table. This is how Colomiers rugby should consider it.
It is not a direct competitor but it could become one. The Aurillacois Stadium, well hidden behind its usual costume of contender for survival in Pro D2, has been able to be regular enough to extricate itself from the depths of the classification and have an eye on the top of the table.
Thus, although ninth, the Cantaliens are only five points behind Colomiers rugby, currently sixth. The opportunity that is looming this evening at Michel-Bendichou is therefore unique for Romeo Gontineac’s men as the end of the season is fast approaching (there are 7 days left to play). This is why the strong man of rugby in Aurillac has fielded a competitive team. “Against Grenoble, we were not far from winning, and we would have even deserved it, regrets the former Romanian international after the late match which took place last week. Even if we suffered collisions in the first period, “We controlled the score until the last five minutes. It’s frustrating. It’s up to us to grow and become more mature. When you dominate the key moments, you have to score. Otherwise, you suffer and everything can turn very quickly.”
This is their key to progress and worry the Columérins.
Expected mental freshness
Colomiers rugby has gradually lost ground in this leading car. The severe defeats conceded in Grenoble then in Oyonnax did not change the course of a badly started block after the defeat in Sapiac. “It is not an objective to have a safety mattress, but rather to achieve good performances, to take pleasure in the rugby that we offer and to win matches”, addresses the coach. in chief Julien Sarraute. The latter, with his staff, granted a week of rest during the cut to regenerate bodies and minds. “I hope the players will be well physically. Mental freshness will be important to have the necessary enthusiasm on the pitch.”
It must also respond to a context which has become somewhat fragile with the injuries of Anthony Coletta for a long time and that of Mathis Galthié coupled with the suspension for 4 matches of Edoardo Gori in the same position, without forgetting others absences especially in the center of the field (Deysel and Perrin). “It’s the quality of the rugby that we are going to offer that will allow us to obtain a good result”, recalls Julien Sarraute.
