We left them in October when they were about to start their season. After 4 games, the teams are doing quite well, according to Romain Cabanero. He is responsible for the women’s teams at CA Brive.
“We come out of four days with two wins and two losses” notes the manager. Nevertheless, among them, there are two big defeats against two reserve teams: Stade Bordelais at home and Rennes away. “These are two defeats after all logical” believes Romain Cabanero, “but on which we are disappointed, because we should not have taken so many points.”
The derby against ASM won: “a real adult match for the group”
One of the points that frustrates the coaches is the lack of defensive rigor. A point that will be worked on in the coming weeks. Despite everything, the coaches are satisfied with the progress of the players. “We build well. When we are concerned and want to set up our game, we start to get interesting.” One of the highlights for Romain Cabanero is the victory on October 10 of the Brivists against their rivals Clermont. “We won at home against the derby, against ASM (19-17). The girls showed self-sacrifice. It was a complicated match against a very good team. In previous years, we would have lost a match like this one whereas there, we made the race in front permanently. _It’s a real adult game._“
If the senior women hold their reference match, the next one remains even more important for the championship. Brive, currently sixth in the group, will face the leader, Joué-les-Tours (Sunday, 3 p.m.). “We’re going to have another big game,” said the coach, after Evreux at the start of the season. “It’s a meeting that we expect. This club is, with us, a direct competitor for the first places in the championship. It’s going to be a moment of truth, even if the game is played away. “
Lina Tuy selected with the French team at 7
Among the announcements of recent months, the selection for the French team at 7 of Lina Tuy, a young upgraded player who will participate with France Development in the Hilton Tournament in Tours next week. “With a year in advance, participating in the great team of 7 adults at only 17 is a great satisfaction” rejoices his coach Romain Cabanero.
“Lina is a talented player, who is also adorable. We follow her for years, she deserves her selection. She shows kindness, she adapts a lot” explains the Brivist manager, for whom she represents, in her own way, this new generation which exists among the Brivist cadets. “For me, it is the new generation of rugby and women’s Briviste rugby. This rising generation, with more than encouraging results, allows us to project ourselves into the future and to aim for something very strong with these players “ explains the man who has made development and training one of his credo.
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The rest of the program for women?
Until January, the various women’s teams will therefore play their last games of the year. For the seniors, it is Sunday against Joué-les-Tours (3 p.m.). For the younger girls, a big match awaits the girls against Stade Toulousain, leader of the pool, undefeated (as with the boys in pro). Two weeks later, the group will receive Perpignan before being able to go on a family truce for the end of the year celebrations.