The RNCA season came to an abrupt halt on Sunday in Bédarrides. The opponent was well-known: Nice had defeated Saint-Etienne twice this season (23–44 and 30–16).
However, the underdogs ultimately achieved the upset thanks to a 52-meter drop goal by Péclier in stoppage time. Thus, it is the team from Saint-Etienne that advances to the quarterfinals of Fédérale 1. They will face Chalon-sur-Saône for a place in the semifinals.
A cruel defeat that signifies the end of dreams for promotion to Pro2 and concludes a rather tumultuous season for Rugby Nice Côte d’Azur: Anthony Hill has already resigned and left, and Julien Schramm will do so at the end of the season as announced on the club’s website.
After the election of the new president, Paul White, who will manage sports operations next season?
