The Paloise Section resumes its season this Saturday with the reception of Perpignan, at the Hameau. While will begin for the occasion the festivities linked to the club’s 120th anniversary, on the ground, the players of Sébastien Piqueronies hope to impose themselves, and thus take an almost decisive lead over a direct competitor, in view of the maintenance. For now the Palois, 11th, are seven points ahead of Perpignan, 13th. For this match the Paloise Section trusts its fresh recruit, the 3/4 Italian center Marco Zanon, tenured with Tumua Manu. Zack Henry, finally out of the infirmary, will occupy the position of opener, shifting Antoine Hastoy to the back.
The teams
Pau section: 15.Hastoy; 14. Tuimaba, 13. Manu, 12. Zanon, 11. Ikpefan; 10. Henry, 9. C. Le Bail; ;7. Hewat, 8. Joseph, 6. Gorgadze; 5.Tagitagivalu, 4.Puech; 3. Tokolahi, 2. L. Rey (cap), 1. Calles.
Replacements: 16. Delhommel, 17. Fisi’ihoi, 18. Metz, 19. Habel-Kuffner, 20. Daubagna, 21. E. Barrett, 22. Carol, 23. Corato.
USA Perpignan: 15. Lu.Dubois; 14. Delguy, 13. Taumoepeau, 12. De La Fuente, 11. Acebes (cap); 10.Tedder, 9.Rodor; 7. Brazo, 8. Mamea Lemalu, 6. Ugena; 5.Mahu, 4.Faasalele; 3. Joly, 2. Lam, 1. Lotrian.
Subs: 16. Velarte, 17. Mavinga, 18. Labouteley, 19. Oviedo, 20. Deghmache, 21. Tilsley, 22. Duguivalu, 23. Kubriashvili.