The Arboras are rekindling the spirit of the past… when both teams competed in the national championship… the “real” one. It was another era, which we must admit with a touch of nostalgia.
Today, the two once-proud teams are now heavyweight contenders in amateur rugby with ambitions for a future they hope won’t be too distant.
Both have faced administrative issues with the French Rugby Federation and received sanctions that blocked their promotion to Pro2.
Relegated to the Trophรฉe Du Manoir, they won their round of 16 matches and will meet this Saturday at Arboras (at 3 PM) and next weekend in the Pyrenees to qualify for the semifinals of the competition.
The team from Nice aims to go all the way, seeking a bit of revenge for the unfortunate penalties that affected them. They also want to maintain their unbeaten record at home.
The Tarbes team is renowned for being a solid squad, in line with the club’s tradition. They will aim to leave with a result that keeps them in contention for the second round.
