Cahors, defeated at home by Lourdes, will visit Bagnères, the second-placed team, on Sunday with the ambition to show a better performance in a season where every point will count.
The bonus-point victory at the beginning of the month against Tulle had set the stage for a more serene end to the season, with the focus solely on the qualifying battle between Cadurciens and Oloron. However, two bonus defeats later (against Layrac and Lourdes), the outcome did not meet the expectations of the coaching staff. The disappointment was evident, especially after the home loss to Lourdes.
The bitter defeat and the chasing pack closing in on the standings have put more pressure on the Cadurciens, who still hold a 10-point lead but with an extra game played. Each point will be crucial going forward.
The upcoming weekend of April 4th and 5th will be crucial as the Lotois will be keen spectators of postponed matches, particularly Tulle versus Bergerac and Layrac versus Bagnères. Before that, a tough outing awaits them at Bagnères, who have remained undefeated at home this season and are holding onto their second position in the standings, a crucial spot for direct qualification.
Despite their victory in the first leg against Desprats with a score of 24-19, the Cadurciens will look to bounce back from their recent defeat and make a statement in front of their home crowd. The focus is on showing a different side and securing every point in the mission to avoid relegation.
The match kicks off at 3:15 PM with referees Hugo Bruel, Daniel Dorwling-Carter, and Thierry Melliet. The youth team will also face a tough challenge against the second-placed team in their pool.
