Pro D2 – At the start of the 18th day of the championship, Nevers extended its impressive streak at the Pre Fleury Stadium by defeating Venez (25-3). USON, which cemented its place in the top six with this five-point win, capped off a high-flying second period by scoring 25 of its points. At the end of the day Breton could lose the lead in the championship.
A sense of revenge for May 11. From the dam demolished by the visitors and the dream was over for the ambitious USON (17-20). This time, Nevers drew upon his resources to bite Vanes in the dust and offer himself an offensive bonus (25-3). Breton certainly hasn’t been able to pull it off, suffering a fifth consecutive setback. This time, their executioner is called the Nevers, led by a pack of fiery forwards.
In the rankings, Nevers (48 points) returns to the foot of the podium, awaiting tomorrow’s results. Outside the table, Pemeja Gang cemented their place in the top six with a nine-point lead over Aurillac (7th, 39 points). As for Villaseca’s partners, it’s all confusing. In the event of Provence Rugby’s success against Brive at Maurice-David, it is the Blacks who will take the lead in the championship. Vannes (1st, 55 points) is just two points ahead of Reggiardo’s men.
Never showed bad luck
In this duel at the top of the rankings, Vanes struck first thanks to the boot of Coatarmnach. Opener Eliana Brans (0-3, 9th) allowed no tackles. One of only three penalties scored by Breton. Because in this first act, the Gorisen gang had to suffer by accepting nine doshas. On one of them, Alonso-Muñoz came close to being sent off. The Spaniard reverse tackled Ambadiang, who fell on his back (25th).
In numerical superiority, USON, true to its playing DNA, prioritizes penalties over goal attempts. Unfortunately, Nivernais was not able to make the most of their strong moments. At the end of an inspired restart, with Reynolds at the helm, Matheron, thanks to a fine pass at Platerett’s step, headed goalwards. On video, Thomas Cherek ruled that the USON opener’s pass was forward (27th).
Ten minutes later, Bouissou, who converted for the first time, managed to get the ball into the hallowed ground. Despite Reynolds’ corner transformation, the man in black was once again challenged by his video assistant. The scrum half was not the last participant in the ruck, in this group a few meters from the goal. So he had no right to play the ball (37th).
And as the saying goes in France, never two without three, serial scorer Elia, at the end of a carry-ball model, was unable to place the ball under opposition pressure (40th). At the break, the Vanes leaders were well paid to be three points ahead.
Serial scorer Elia Elia strikes again
The second act belonged to the same people. Despite a warning from Noah (45th) to make a dangerous encounter against Piedmonte, the locals never doubted. They did things methodically, taking points through Reynolds (3-3, 50th).
Following a yellow card by Gorissen (54th), for a repeat foul, Nevers forced a decision by the house speciality: Kerry Moles. As usual, with the support of three quarters, Elia Elia completed this collective effort. It’s already Hooker’s eleventh try of the season (8-3, 58th). In the corner, on the right, Le Bourhis sheltered his team (11-3, 67m).
In the last ten minutes, held by a melting stadium, USON scored two tries. Christian Ambadiang, the author of a real personal feat, beat six opponents and offered himself the feat as a soloist (18-3, 70th). In a stronger, more beastly style, Noah, who came on prematurely to replace Tolefoa’s injury, added the icing on the cake (25-3, 79th).
In two weeks, Nevers will now want to show that same face out on the Brive Lawn. At the same time, Vanes must seek revenge against Aurillac.
