After a short healthy outing in front of the Red Lantern Caumont last weekend and having tackled their average pass goal, Trentelois returned to his Lustrac garden on Sunday afternoon with a Tonneins reception. The derby is always eagerly awaited by the Trezes aficionados but also by the two teams who know each other well. In the first leg, Jean-Michel Ponizoni’s formation had tilted heavily after cracking shortly after the first half. How about this second round? “It’s hard to get the machine back on the road after the Covid period and get the rhythm back” advances the Trentloa coach who hopes his team can disrupt Tonques’ plans and pull out of the match on the lawn. “As usual, we have to respect the basics of rugby with discipline, desire, fighting and defensive aggression.” The success of ‘Navy and Red’ against Eric Vergniol’s men will allow them to build more confidence and continue their season with more certainty. This promises a balanced and impressive derby with two formations that will surely play the offensive card, without counting too much and without pressing the pedal. The Tonneins may have a slightly more positive side to their game but it is still difficult for players from Trentels to maneuver in their home Lustrac.
