Aviron Bayonnais celebrates historical semi-final qualification after 43 years!

Aviron Bayonnais celebrates historical semi-final qualification after 43 years!

emotional ups and triumphals return: Aviron Bayonnais has celebrated its first semi-final qualification for 43 years with an impressive 20:3 victory over Clermont. In a gripping barrage game that took place in the well-known stadium Jean-Dauger, the Bayonnais were clearly the dominant team. But despite the victory, there were also critical moments, for example in the Malfeld between Cheikh Tiberghien and Camille Lopez, which must be analyzed at the upcoming semi -finals against Toulouse. Manager Grégory Patat not only perceived the game as a stage for success, but as a confirmation of a mixed but ultimately successful season. This reports Sud Ouest .

The team spirit was noticeable, and the jubilation after the final whistle unmistakable. Players and fans celebrate a historical victory that will go into the chronicles of the association. For Camille Lopez, who announced his resignation from the active professional sport this season, the game was of particular importance. He emphasized that the backing by the fans and the atmosphere in the stadium were remarkable. This was also confirmed by the captain Arthur Iturria, who spoke not only about sporting success, but also about the emotional bond with the city. Both actors know that the upcoming game against the Stade Toulousain will be anything but simple, but they are ready to face the challenge, reports Le figaro .

historical return to the playoffs

The last semi-finals of Aviron Bayonnais dated 1982. Since then, the club, which was founded in 1906, has often been fought for the connection to the top league. Historically, the association has experienced both great heights and deep setbacks. He laid the first traces in the championship final in 1913 when he against S.C.U.F. won. In later years, successes such as the winning of the 1935 championship and the Challenge Yves du Manoir in 1980 were booked. Nevertheless, the club also experienced difficult times in the following decades, which made him a so-called "Yo-Yo Club", with constant ascending and descending. These successes and setbacks illustrate the long and varied history of the club, such as Wikipedia shown.

Well, looking at the upcoming challenges, Aviron Bayonnais will leave for the semi -finals on Friday to Lyon. The time is crucial for the players until then: On Saturday, relaxation and medical checks are on the program, followed by two intensive training days, which should ensure that the team is well prepared for encountering one of the strongest team in the TOP 14.