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Racing-Clermont: the favorites and strokes of our special correspondent

2022-01-08T22:26:43.812Z


After the victory of the Ile-de-France over the Auvergnats (33-28), find what caught the attention of our special correspondent in Nanterre.


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FAVORITES

Racing stops the bleeding


A sluggish victory but which feels good. After four defeats in a row in the Top 14, the Ciel et Blancs returned to victory on Saturday, with difficulty dominating Clermont (33-28). A success far from being controlled or reassuring, but which has the merit of reviving the Hauts-de-Seine team. This success combined with the defeats of Pau and Stade Français allows Racing to climb to 8th place in the standings. Six points behind the sixth place occupied by Stade Rochelais. After the 3rd and 4th day of the Champions Cup (with the Ospeys and against Northampton), the Ile-de-France residents will have to confirm this slight improvement on the lawn of the Stade Toulousain. A big test of character. It will take some to climb into the top 6 by the end of the season.

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Tiberghien released too early, Moala in beefy


During a first half "crazy" and confused on both sides, Cheikh Tiberghien was able to pull out of the game. The promising rear of Clermont (22 years) was impeccable, whether in his raises , his interventions and under the high balloons. Competing in the air with the experienced Kurtley Beale. On a cleanly recovered candle (38th), he tries to escape Finn Russell when he could surely have made his burst of speed speak. But, on this action where he is tackled, he receives a shock to the head by falling and must give up his place. Too bad for the ASM so much the Auvergne hope had been able to play fair. Note, once is not custom, the full part of George Moala who made his return as holder after being a replacement during the success against Toulouse (16-13).The center of the Jaunards did a lot of damage in the Ile-de-France defense.

CLAW STROKES

Vakatawa next to the plate


A rough match, bad choices, hand mistakes. Virimi Vakatawa missed out on his match against ASM. A recurring problem for the three-quarter center of Racing, which is far from its best level for several outings. He was directly involved in the first two Clermont trials: first of all a cagade which offered the first try to Penaud (5th) and, a few minutes later, he was unable to stop the power of Moala (21st). Injured to the ribs this fall and absent from the November tour of the XV of France, the Racingman no longer has - for the moment - the impact he could have. "Viri" was considered not long ago as one of the best centers in the world, a key player in the France team. For the moment, this is no longer the case ... Hit in the right knee,he was replaced by Olivier Klemenczak in the 43rd minute.

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The chronic feverishness of Racing


In the first half, the Ile-de-France residents showed glaring feverishness.

Hand mistakes in spades, failed launches and culpable absences, such as this poorly negotiated dismissal by Lauret which leads directly to the test of Fourcade (26th).

Since the start of the season, Laurent Travers' team has been connected to alternating current.

Capable of brilliant blows like this recital against Northampton in the Champions Cup, but also knowing big air holes often crippling in Top 14. But, this Saturday against the Auvergnats, Laurent Travers' men were able to get up and overturn a part very badly embarked.

There are still a lot of things to be resolved ...

Lavanini, of course


One might think he is doing it on purpose.

But it must be stronger than him.

The Argentinian Tomas Lavanini received Saturday in front of a yellow card, another one… For a stupid fault where he lies down in a grouping and prevents the release of the ball.

This will not fix the image of the Puma, known for his game to the limit and his repeated cards.

It was his third game with ASM and his second yellow card after that received against UBB.

And to think that he found the grounds this Saturday after five weeks of suspension for having received a red card (for a violent clearing) with Argentina against Ireland.

We do not remake ourselves.

Source: lefigaro

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