Launched in the race for fourth place which requires a faultless performance on their part, the Columérins challenge the amazing Mons leader, this Friday April 22 at Michel-Bendichou (8:45 p.m., on Canal + Sport). A major challenge that is not made to displease them.
For the big climbs, nothing should be forgotten, nothing neglected: state of the equipment, weather conditions, morale of the troops. We can trust Julien Sarraute and Fabien Berneau to have checked their “checklist” before launching the rope while the Columérins are approaching the final stretch of the season with on their way, this evening, what the first named qualifies as “Everest to climb”: the Stade Montois. “The team that rolls over everyone, the undisputed leader, they are really having a perfect season”, sums up Valentin Saurs, the Colomiers winger, in full swing at the moment and who is well aware of the task facing him. waits with his teammates: “Mont-de-Marsan, it’s full everywhere, a big conquest, big individuals. It will be necessary to put the right ingredients, to show character. » The excellent columérin finisher, author of six tries this season, admires the success of the Montois, surprising leaders of this Pro D2.
“I want enthusiasts on the ground”
Who would have imagined, in fact, last summer, to see Stade Montois prancing in the lead after 27 days? Not many people, no doubt. “It’s proof that rugby is not just about the payroll but that it improves in human adventures. And the Montois are full of confidence, it breathes serenity, they show a lot of coherence and cohesion”, recalls Julien Sarraute who is enthusiastic as the time of kick-off approaches: “This match, it’s a chance, a great moment of emotions to live through the performance, we will have to surpass ourselves! »
Outdo themselves, the Columérins know how to do it. The more imposing the obstacle, the more formidable the opponent, the more Anthony Coletta’s teammates know how to respond: Bayonne, Oyonnax and Nevers have had their bitter experience this season at the Bendichou stadium. Will Mont-de-Marsan be the fourth to fall in order to complete the four aces? And thus reposition the team in the race for fourth place? “I don’t care about the consequences (sic), this match is a chance”, insists Julien Sarraute who has set the course for his players: “You must not play for the challenge but for the passion of the game. Tomorrow (tonight , NLDLR), I want passionate players on the pitch, players who enjoy themselves. “With a victory at the end, it would be increased tenfold…
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