The spans of the Jean-Dauger stadium were full on Thursday evening for the return of the public (sold out) and the debut of Aviron bayonnais, relegated to Pro D2.
A shock of entry facing the other ex-resident of the elite, the SU Agen.
To discover
Pro D2 schedule and results
The supporters were in fusion for the reunion with their team.
A magnificent Hegoak sung by 12,500 people heat up the atmosphere.
Followed by a landmark Pena Baona.
Songs.
Encouragement.
And a stadium that explodes on the 4th try of the Basques.
It must be said that the action is spectacular, Super Rugby style. Kick to follow a little long, Rémy Baget flies into the Agenais in-goal to save the exit and acrobatically fold the ball backwards, bound for his teammate Arthur Duhau. That flattens out in a bullfighting atmosphere. A test synonymous with an offensive bonus. For a great victory 37 to 16.