The FCG lost in Castres (29-13)
The challenge was difficult in Tarn. Against the French champions, the Grenoble team were looking for their first win of the season.
The FCG had made a good start to the match, despite a try by Rallier (7-0, 8'). The Grenoble team had come back to 1 point thanks to two penalties from Gaëtan Germain (7-6, 26'). But after a lost line-out and then an offside on an opponent's candle, the "Rouge & Bleu" conceded two tries on a carried ball (22-6, 40')
The Grenoble side had an opportunity to score early in the second half, but it was the Castrais who finally made the difference (29-6, 51').
With a little more possession thanks to a cleaner line-out and an sovereign scrum, the "Rouge & Bleu" ran into the solid defense of the French champions for a long time before bending it thanks to the power of Ali Oz (29-13, 64')
The match became disjointed at the end of the game, after Victor Moreaux's yellow card in particular. The Grenoble team have tried hard, but are back from Castres with 0 points.
The FCG will nevertheless be able to learn from this defeat against the French champions, one week before receiving the other promoted, Perpignan, at the Stade des Alpes next Saturday.
Auteur : FCG Rugby