Villeneuve called for after defeat: win against Stade Bordelais is a must!

Villeneuve called for after defeat: win against Stade Bordelais is a must!

The RC Villeneuve XV got off to a rocky start in the current rugby season. In the first league game in Bazas, the Villeneuvois had to admit defeat 18-37. Coach Arnaud Paillex commented on the defeat and emphasized that the result does not reflect the course of the game. He was particularly critical of his players' defensive mistakes and lack of discipline, which cost dearly in the second half. A series of cards resulted in the team not being able to use their advantage after the opponent received a red card. This indiscipline broke the team's neck in the crucial phase. According to Sud Ouest, the increased error rate not only led to more tries for the Bazas, but also to a disappointing result.

Paillex, who praised the positive team chemistry and the good game sequences after the defeat, also sees a clear need for improvement in rhythm and physical presence. “We could have scored a defensive bonus point, but gave it away in the last few minutes,” he said, describing the predicament. Next Sunday, the Villeneuvois have a crucial game against the Stade Bordelais that they must win to turn their season around. For its part, the Stade Bordelais goes into the encounter with positive ambitions after winning the last game against Surgères 21-6.

Fight for survival

The current challenges for the RC Villeneuve XV start with the personnel formation. Coach Paillex doesn't expect any major changes, although Bilal Boulagrifa, who was sidelined in the first game, could return to the lineup. A strong pack is considered crucial for success to win the physical duels and avoid the mistakes from the last game. “We have to play pragmatically,” demands Paillex.

In the first game against the US Bazas, the Villeneuvois were able to keep up well in the first half (halftime score: 15-6), but as they were unable to gain the upper hand after a red card for a Bazas player, their advantage disappeared. The Bazas scored a total of five tries, while Villeneuve only conceded two attempts. The number of spectators was around 300, which indicates the great interest in rugby in the region.

The look forward

“The next game is important for us to really start our season,” says Paillex, and he knows that the next challenge against the dynamic Stade Bordelais team will not be an easy task. The Bordelais are known for their fast and powerful game, and the Villeneuvois desperately need to improve to remain competitive in their league. Looking ahead to Sunday, expectations are high. Finally, the team will try to turn things around on home soil.

In the upcoming game it is essential to minimize mistakes and use the team's fighting spirit to assert themselves against the Bordelais. Time is running out for reactions and Paillex is hoping for a positive result that will boost the players' morale.