On Saturday 26 May, in the town of Nozay (@nozay), a commune near Marcoussis (91), took place the first stage of a new French Championship organised by the brand new Federation of Rugby a XV en Fauceuil (@FRXVF) recognized by the @FFR .
On this occasion, 4 teams were fighting this first stage:
ISA Rugby Nozay
Olympique Rugby Argenteuil
Fleury les Aubrais
the Folklos of Rugby Club hosted by @RCC in @Coubevoie
The rules of the art of rugby a XV were respected: oval balloon with its facetious rebounds, mandatory passes to its own camp ( « Back ») under penalty of being penalized by pushed mingles, keys, rucks, out-of-game, flattened trials, transformations « Botted » With your fist closed...
Nevertheless, each player, regardless of age or disability, has evolved in wheelchairs manufactured by @Rotam International, a company managed by our team-mate and former Racingman, Sir Jeff Impinna.
These « Vehicles » Made of recycled plastic makes it possible to make everyone play with all inclusiveness, the valid ones and the Handis meet to collaborate and compete on the field of the gym.
Quickly the magic of the game works fast, and rugby quickly takes its place.
The « large » find themselves pushing in a mix. Live, wing; centres in the center and the opener in its place.
There is play, fight, snatched balloons, fatigue and bad faith (Normal) quickly tempered by the referees.
The Rugby Club Folklos quickly enter the opening match against the Silvereuil players represented by some frontline players with wide arms like thighs 😉 First folklo victory, 4 tests and 3 transformations. 26 to 0.
Second game, tougher and rougher against the locals and their fans who came in numbers in the stands, Nozay's team. Folklos are in defense following 2 beautiful actions in first intention following static phases, mixed and touched. A reminder like that, you have to stay vigilant, communicate and tighten your defense... The attack Folklos also plants 2 tries to finish on a draw score of 10 to 10. 2 tests on each side, but no transformation. Taping with your fist when you're in the second game in an armchair becomes more complicated. The arms are starting to get tired.
As a reminder, 1 match = 2 half-time of 10 minutes.
Then comes the last game, against Fleury les Aubrais come directly from Orléan with family, including baby.
The Folklos were already assured of winning the tournament (Nozay and Fleury were also neutralized in a draw before), held as every time they entered the meadow to play fully to win.
An iron defense, a fire attack for a result of 22 to 0 with 4 tests and 1 transformation. Note, 1 try refused because the player dived to flatten... opppss, something forbidden when you are in a chair.
The end of the tournament takes the form of a beautiful award ceremony, thanks to the sponsors, congratulations, the traditional shower and a 3rd half friendly between players and fans.
Looking forward to the next step, at our friends in Argenteuil this time.
The Folklo team consisted of:
– Cyrille Mascaud, the active President
– Jeff IMPINNA, Reference rules and strategy
– Sébastien Bareau, our half of melee alive
– Arnaud LEPOIVRE, who does not leave anything in defense
– Lamine Ndiaye, a powerful 2nd line in mixed
– Johann Accolas, the incredible killer in drop
– Alexis, captain who does what he can and referee at his lost hours
