Happy with the start of the season of RC Vannes, the third line and Breton captain Manoa Vosawai believes that the defeats of last season have forged the Vannes group, although there is still much work to be done.
In which state of mind is the team after these two important victories against Carcassonne then Béziers?
We are happy, but we know that there is still a lot of work to keep us in this position (the RCV is currently eighth) and why not climb further in the rankings.
This win against Beziers (12-9), acquired late in the game, shows the evolution of Vannes compared to previous seasons?
There is a phrase in English that says: this kind of meeting can annihilate you or make you grow up. In my opinion, the short defeats of previous seasons, against Grenoble, Perpignan or Carcassonne, have made us grow much. We have become much stronger, in our team spirit, in our character. We see that in the most delicate situations, our perseverance pays.
Now place in Mont-de-Marsan, second in Pro D2, with a team redesigned ...
There are changes in the team, especially to allow some players to rest (itself is left to rest), but the group leaving is able to do great things in Mont-de-Marsan. The players are excited by this match, they are in a hurry to be there. It's a chance for all players to show up, but it's also good for the group. There is real competition within the group, which is healthy and positive, and which can allow us to always seek the best of ourselves.
What are the strengths of this team from Mons?
Mont-de-Marsan is a historic team, which always plays the top of the table. They have a very good scrum, a good number 10, a very good number 8 also ... These teams are anyway very complete. The goal for us is going to be to set up our game, to succeed to take it to our account.