Dewald Senekal unveils the stakes of the game between the FCG and Mont-de-Marsan at the Stade des Alpes
How do you feel about this first test against a leading team in this championship?
"We played against teams of Top 14 in our preparation, we played against teams that are tough. But compared to our Pro D2 championship, Mont-de-Marsan has been a high-level team for several years: they were barragists, finalists. It is a team that will have to be approached with great respect, which has good coaches, a group that has been playing together for a long time. It is a direct competitor in this start of the championship. "
Despite two wins in two games, players and coaches from Grenoble do not seem satisfied with the start of the season?
"We have two victories that were good but not great. For now, it's important that we win the games, but it's not just the way that counts. There must be character. I think that's what missed a bit against Massy last week, where we did not control the end of the game. It will be good also for our confidence if we gain a third victory in a row. "
A confidence that is also there with the position of the FCG in Pro D2?
"The ranking, everyone looks at it. We're leading, but it's not important. What is important to us is the process. How we build our victories. It is by focusing on it that the victories will be more constant. It's not just the result, it's the process, what we're going to put in place to get more regular. "
What do you particularly expect from this match against Massy?
"All the matches are won in front. It is necessary that the pack of forwards continues its march which is rather positive. In Dax, we saw a very good lineout, but a less strong scrum. Against Massy, the scrum was good, but the lineout worked less well. I hope that the two sectors will walk together, with the drive-balls. And we need to hold the ball more. When we do, we can set up our game and it's interesting. "
Auteur : FCG Rugby