Cyril Villain speaks between the two preparation gales of the FCG, two weeks before the start of the Pro D2
How did the players cope with this heavy week of work?
"We'll see what happens in the field. There is still a significant turnover. We're going to start with 34 players. So the playing time will be limited, but it's true that fatigue is quite high. Big week of work. We've also been going on since the beginning of the prep school year. Anyway, we know we're going to recover well next week. And then try to refine the physical preparation and then also refine the rugby part for the beginning of the championship. "
What changes compared to the match against the LOU?
"First of all, we're going to tighten up the group a little bit. Because there were 39 of us against Lyon, that was a lot. Maybe that's why we lost in automatism and quality as the game progressed. With the significant changes. But anyway, the idea was still to do a major review of the squad, with all the players who had done the preparation. We know that we are making progress in our rugby, despite the fatigue. We also know it will be difficult tomorrow. But, we try to refine and move forward step by step and prepare well to be ready in 15 days. That is the objective. "
Oyonnax, an opponent who will be a direct competitor
"We're going to try to focus on ourselves. And then, of course, to benchmark against a team against which we will challenge this year. But it doesn't matter who the team is, whether it's Lyon or Oyonnax. We are the ones who matter most. And the objective, Colomiers, in two weeks. "
How do you feel about the team for this objective?
"Pretty good. I think we work pretty well. There is enthusiasm. There's a lot to work on, because there are a lot of new players too. Obviously, it may take a little longer than with a band that has not toured as much. I think it's working well. The state of mind is good. We will try to maintain this momentum. "
Auteur : FCG Rugby