Rugby - A North Island derby to get back on track

Severely beaten 27-3 a fortnight ago at the home of current league leaders Bruc Abymes, the Saint-Barths will have to show a different face against the Archiballs if they are to settle into a better league position. At home, the Barras owe their fans revenge after showing too little in their last match in Abymes. And that's what Les Ciels et Blancs player-coach Gauthier Perriguet wants to see his team do this Saturday: "This match comes at just the right time after our setback against Bruc. It should enable us to redeem ourselves in spirit and fighting spirit, which are essential ingredients if we are to be competitive. We can't wait to see our fans, who we hope will turn out in force to support us in this derby! We want to be at our best for this match, and try to pick up as many points as possible. "Opposite them, the Saint Martin rugby team is struggling somewhat, at least in terms of results. After 2 narrow defeats to Good Luck Gosier and RC Goyave, the Archiball are in search of their first win of the season. Like the Barracudas, the Saint Martinois have seen their squad reshuffled in the off-season, and are currently struggling to find a winning formula, especially in defence. Nevertheless, the Archi are ready for the challenge that awaits them this Saturday, as their captain Hugo Salcedo reminds us: "The motivation is always there to play a derby, where we want to do well and have fun. In our good times, we realized that we could play good rugby. For the Barras, we know we'll have to be in the game from the very first seconds, because at home, it's a big game. We've got to give ourselves the means to get the win and the points on home soil! "
Rendezvous this Saturday, at 7pm, in Saint Jean, for a must-see rugby match on our islands, the Derby des Iles du Nord, between the Barracudas Saint Barth and the Archiball Saint Martin.