Ultimately, the test was successful even though the Niçois missed an achievement that was within their reach due to the lack of realism of the three-quarters (two tries missed, one really wasted incredibly) and a mediocre performance by the kickers (five penalties missed, three by Mc Hugh and two by Malavard).
In contrast to their rear line colleagues, the forwards are to be credited with a top-quality performance and have earned the admiration of the local audience, knowledgeable and fond of the packs of men.
This bodes well ahead of the reception next Saturday against the pool leader, which is none other than Béziers, who will come to challenge the Azuréens on their home ground. Nice-Béziers, a match that will sharpen the memory of Nice’s rugby enthusiasts. Béziers has just inflicted a thrashing on Romans with 43 points on the scoreboard and a bonus victory.
Marc-André Domergue, general manager: “We are both happy and disappointed. The team fought well but we lost the match due to a lack of realism. In the end, we can say that Nice lost against itself!”
US La Seyne – Rugby Nice Côte d’Azur: 20-14 (14-3)
For Nice: 1 try Ormea, 3 penalties by Mc Hugh
For La Seyne: 1 try by Martin, 3 penalties by Arniaud, and 2 drop goals by Marque and Arnaud
Other results from Pool 2:
Béziers – Romans: 43 – 9
Grasse – Valence d’Agen: 15 – 16
Aubenas – Montauban: 13 – 20
Châteaurenard – Blagnac: 24 – 18
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