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French professional rugby preseason preparations

Overview

French professional rugby clubs have concluded several key preseason friendly matches as they prepare for the upcoming Top 14 season.

In a match previously noted for its close margin, Section Paloise defeated RC Vannes 30-26 in Guingamp. Following the fixture, Section Paloise manager Sébastien Piqueronies expressed satisfaction with the team’s cohesion and fundamental play, specifically regarding scrums and lineouts. However, he maintained concerns regarding their performance in ruck and ground play, identifying it as a critical area for improvement before the official season begins.

Other notable preseason results include ASM Clermont suffering a narrow 31-29 loss to Stade Français. Despite a dominant first half where Clermont led 26-14 following four tries, including two from Yanis Brosset, second-half indiscipline allowed Stade Français to secure a victory via a late penalty by Louis Foursans. Additionally, Aviron Bayonnais won their local derby against Biarritz with a score of 42-26. Coach Camille Lopez described the performance as irregular and in need of more consistency, though the victory provided a positive start to their preparations.

Entities

RC Vannes · Section Paloise · Stade Français · Aviron Bayonnais · Steeve Blanc-Mappaz

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    French rugby clubs conclude pre-season friendly matches

    French rugby clubs ASM Clermont, Aviron Bayonnais, and Section Paloise have concluded various pre-season friendly matches as they prepare for the upcoming Top 14 season.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    RC Vannes announces lineup for preseason match against Section Paloise

    RC Vannes has revealed its lineup for its preseason friendly against Section Paloise, featuring several new recruits and the return of Edoardo Iachizzi.

  3. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    French rugby clubs adopt La Plagne for training as RC Vannes moves major match to Rennes

    La Plagne is becoming a major preseason hub for French rugby clubs due to specialized infrastructure. Meanwhile, RC Vannes will host Stade Toulousain at Rennes' Roazhon Park to accommodate larger crowds.

Sources

actu.fr · dordognelibre.fr · minutesports.fr · rugbyrama.fr · spd-noervenich.de

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history