A world separates them. Aurillac won at Montferrand (43-22) despite its structural weaknesses: a low-density city (33,000 inhabitants, against 140,000 in Clermont-Ferrand), a limited economic base and especially a budget (20 FM) ridiculous in the professional world expanding..
To overcome its deficiencies, the Stadium Aurillacois suits. First on the athlete. In this game, everything depends primarily on the level of combativeness. Then there are simple things that are the conquest, the use of the ball and defense. This has particular respect for fundamental Cantal allowed to enter four tests Montferrand. Already last year, we became very close to an away win two or three occasions.
Three months later, Aurillac has not changed. The club has passed through the transfer with its modest means. Some players revenge, as the pillar Fabrice Heyer (Montferrand) or second line Laurent Bonventre (FCR) have landed. Pending the arrival of the next pillar of South Africa Reiner Van Den Bergh.
On the market, there are players that are expensive. We preferred to take smaller items listed, but with the mind as well. We have a team from the same level as last year. In fact our weakness may come from our lack of bench. We are far from a bench at the Stadium of French or other big teams.
While waiting to play three matches in seven days, between 23 and 30 September, Aurillac, who will Biarritz Saturday, savoring the burst of oxygen brought on by the success at Montferrand. Three points that the club install cantalien head of his chicken.