Nice was no match for a formidable team from Poitiers and suffered a heavy defeat in their last game of the regular season.
Three sets to zero. The defeat is stinging but seems anecdotal. The score is emphatic: 25 – 20, 25 – 21, 25 – 22. Robin Overbeeke’s teammates tried to salvage some pride, but Poitiers was just too strong.
Despite the defeat, the qualification for the play-offs had already been secured for several matches. However, with Rennes having won against Nantes-Rezé, NVB remains in fifth place.
And their opponent in the play-offs will be none other than… Rennes, just ahead in the standings. The first leg is expected to take place in Nice on the weekend of April 20, and the return leg will be held in Rennes on April 23.
