ASM is in LOU’s den to start the season

“Honestly, we would have done differently if we had known the schedule before we stopped this friendly match.”. Yann Robert and Jean-Michel Gillon joked about it in the stands of Mass Stadium in Essoar. However, the heads of LOU and ASM know it will be a very different story on Sunday in Gerland. This time it will be live. Clermontois adds, realizing the importance of this Top 14 meeting.

I hope we’re all excited, and I can’t wait to get back in the top 14 and go to Lyon to win… Arthur Etoria, ASM Grade 3

Because it is a new era that will open before the Two Holy Mosques. Franck Azéma’s departure is still being settled behind the scenes with the club, and Juno Gibbs has now taken charge of the squad. “We had a lot of discussions, we said things, we analyzed the season, and now it’s time for action” The New Zealander is impatient.

“Everyone is waiting for this first match” Sebastian Vahamhaina adds. The second row has not played since May 15, and has not participated in either of the two preparatory matches. “IAM New” Laughing at who will be one of the captains of the team this season again, “ASM’s criteria are to play the Prinus Cup and the Champions Cup” Adds the one who was able to regenerate after a herniated disc at the end of May.

in Lyon, Pierre Mignone has to deal with a lot of absentees. The six internationals who were in Australia with the France national team. And Matthew Bastarod, seen in Eswar, is the victim of a broken hand this week in training.

Again this season, all ASM matches will be played in full France Bleu Pays d’Auvergne. See you this Sunday, from 5.30pm, for this larger area derby on the brand new LOU artificial turf at Gerland Stadium.