Rugby Union: beaten, RC Sète nevertheless left the Vendres field with its head held high

Le capitaine Thomas Labroue est sorti sur blessure. MIDI LIBRE – Jérôme Belluire

Le président Jean-Luc Fabre revient sur la défaite de ce dimanche 8 décembre (27-21) et salue l'engagement de tout le groupe.

Those who love combat rugby, tough, committed, the kind where two teams face off with honour and pride, must have had a great time this Sunday in Vendres. Of course, one team had to be beaten and it was RC Sète (27-21). But that's sport and no blame can be placed on the men of Éric Piazza and Anthony Estruch.

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President Jean-Luc Fabre, who watched the match from the sidelines, would not say otherwise: “RC Sète left the Vendres pitch with its head held high, like a team that doesn't want to die. The fight was fought from the first to the last minute, it's the first time this season that I've found all the values ​​that have made me love this club for five years. »

With the means at hand

Unfortunately, Labroue and Zaragoza's injuries didn't help, forcing the three-quarter line to be reshuffled during the match. It was tough, especially since Alfaroli was still injured and Petroff's season was over (cruciate ligaments). “If we add in the departures of Ragno and Espinosa, we're fighting with the means at hand” , continues Jean-Luc Fabre. “Fate is still against us. But despite all that, we've raised our heads, we're standing firm. And that's what makes me the happiest, they gave it their all.”

Now it's time for a break, the restart will take place on January 12, at home against Corbières XV. “Will we be able to start rebuilding?? It will be difficult when we host the undisputed leader as soon as play resumes. We will first have to heal our wounds. But I already congratulate the staff and players for this match in Vendres. And I also think of the B team. In anonymity, they are still fourth in their group, thanks to defensive bonuses and important victories. We must also congratulate them.”

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