ASM wants to follow up against the Union Bordeaux Beagle

It’s the third reception in a row to be announced on Sunday night (9:05 p.m.) for ASM Clermont, with a visit from the tournament captain, Union Bordeaux-Bègles.

A shaky leader in recent weeks and remains in a four-game losing streak that is far from his usual standards. Girondins could lose the top spot in the event of a defeat at Marcel Michelin Sports Park.

Once again, Clermont will count on renewing its closed programme, impressive last week against Lyon, to make the difference. For the occasion, coach New Zealand Juno Gibbs should largely renew his faith in the players who have done well in recent weeks.

Playing together regularly allows us to develop mechanics. We really feel the serenity for a few weeks in the closed scrum sector – Rabah Soleimani

In the front row, the Falgoux-Fourcade-Slimani trio will try to bring the entire team on their heels. for the correct column, Rabah Soleimanithis continuity pays off: “The fact that we play together on a regular basis allows us to develop mechanics. We have really felt a sense of serenity for a few weeks in the closed scrum sector and we work a lot in training so that every player progresses. Since then, he has played very little on Sunday, the important thing is we don’t see a difference in our performance.

At the heart of the Auvergne package, few changes are expected. Judicaël Cancoriet He must find a place for his bearer, as Killian Tixeront has been left at the disposal of Team France for less than 20 years. Alexander Fischerafter the concussion protocol will return to the group, as is the case Tipod LaninHe recovered from a shoulder injury.

This late meeting of the 17th day of the Top 14 (tentatively scheduled for the weekend of February 5) can be followed at France Bleu Pays d’Auvergne from 8:45 pm, at the Rugby Club in Yann Méraki, then live and full at France Bleu Pays d’Auvergne from 9:05pm with comments by Julian Urey and David Bury.