Rugby: Nice will seek its final in Lourdes

The semi-finals will once again be played over two legs, with a matchup that will bring back fond memories as Rugby Nice Côte d’Azur will face the famous FC Lourdes, a club that has made its mark on the history of French rugby with its multiple national championships and big names (Prat, Lacaze, Martine, Crauste, Gachassin, Caussade, Berbizier, Garuet, Armary, etc.). It will be a particularly special match for fly-half Josselin Lapierre, who was trained in Lourdes.

For now, the players are primarily focusing on recovery because their bodies took a toll on Sunday. This was due to Mauléon delivering a very intense match and because the weather was very hot. Thus, a rather light training week is in store for Christophe Moni’s men. Among the possible returns to the squad, those of hooker Pier-Nicol Feldis and flanker Christopher Schmidt, who will resume training this week, are anticipated.