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"I'm sure this will do it."

  • Laurent Bouchet

Laurent Bouchet will start the match against Montauban in the heart of Grenoble's first row. He talks about the difficulties encountered by the FCG forwards in their last two games

How do you feel about the game against Montauban?

"It's important, already. We got a big one, right away, on this first block game. We played a good game. Not in all areas. Because, for example, in the scrum, it was very complicated. But we put a lot of emphasis on it this week and we can't wait to take on this team from Montauban. We're going there to make it happen. We can see it's tight at the top. We have to do well. We really need to stay there at the top of this championship, to hope for a semi-final at home. "

You weren't on the field against Perpignan, but the scrum was in trouble.

"Of course, I wasn't on the field with them against Perpignan. But, all week, I'm with them. We're practicing. When one goes wrong, it's the whole front row that suffers. We're working hard on that. We've got some great players. We got a great pack. And I'm sure it's just little things, I'm sure it's just little things. That's the scrimmage. It's called into question every weekend. We can put in a great performance and be in trouble the week after that. It's a constant challenge. It's a lot of trust. We're all getting to know each other well. I'm sure it's going to work. "

In a block where FCG take on Perpignan, Biarritz and Oyonnax, Montauban looks like an easy game.

"I don't think we should take it like that. It's going to be a very complicated match. They've got the knife between their teeth too. They won't let go. This is their home. We know that in Sapiac, it's always difficult. There's a great atmosphere. It's an audience that's very present. We had a big reception against Biarritz the following week. It's important to fill up with confidence. We're very focused on this game. We want to play a big game. We've been training hard all week. We want to confirm that. "

This is your first tenure in 2020. How are you feeling?

"Anyway, I'm very happy to play, very happy to go with the guys. I'm also looking forward to tomorrow night. "