This Saturday (5 p.m.), as part of the 24th day of Top 14, Racing 92, 7th, receives Aviron Bayonnais, 8th. A crucial match in the race to qualify for the final phase of the championship. “We have a lot of pressure on our shoulders for the reception of Bayonne. If we lose that one, I think it’s over for qualifying , admits the captain of Racing 92, Gaël Fickou, interviewed by Le Figaro.
Who ensures that he has not given up on the ambition to raise the shield of Brennus, on June 17 at the Stade de France. “Without lacking in humility, I think we can overthrow anyone. I’m not saying we’re the best, I don’t think that’s the case. But in a match, you can beat anyone. And as the season is played in the final phase, over three games where you have to sublimate yourself… ”
With, however, an obligation: to put an end to this “terrible inconstancy” which characterizes the Ile-de-France club this season. For, as far as he is concerned, finally winning a club title. “When you are a competitor, it is necessarily frustrating,” admits the three-quarter center passed by RC Toulon, Stade Toulousain and Stade Français.