The FCG won against the Zebre in Lesdiguières for their last match of preparation (31-7). With one week to go before the start of the championship, this victory gives confidence to the Grenoblois.
The "Rouge & Bleu" quickly opened the scoring on their first possession in the 22 opponents, with a beautiful combination concluded by Daniel Kilioni (5-0). Unable to clear their camp, the Isèrois camp then in their 22, the fault, in particular, with their indiscipline (Taleta Tupuola écoppe moreover of a yellow card). But it was on a ball recovered on his 22 by Beqa Gigashvili, and quickly sent on Raymond Rhule, that the South African winger scored the second attempt of the FCG after a race of 80 meters (12-0)
The start of the second half was marked by a quick attempt by Francois Uys, at the conclusion of a big carried ball (19-0). Facing the winds, the Grenoblois will still struggle to clear, even if they resist well on their line. The FCG scored for the fourth time with a new ball brought into the net by Hans Nkinsi (24-0). On one of their last offensive, the "Rouge & Bleu" finally score a penalty try, following a big scrum in the 22 opponents (31-0).
The preparation is now complete: place in the Top 14 with the first trip of the season to La Rochelle next Saturday.
The starting XV: JC Janse Van Rensburg, Duncan Casey, Beqa Gigashvili - Leva Fifita, Mickaël Capelli - Francois Uys, Steven Setephano, Taï Tuifu'a - Théo Nanette, Franck Pourteau - Daniel Kilioni, Taleta Tupuola, Pablo Uberti, Raymond Rhule - Lolagi Visinia
Auteur : FCG Rugby