After four matches, ASBH is in 15th place with 4 points, while Narbonne, which was promoted to the league this season, is in 9th place with 9 points. The historic derby between Béziers and Narbonne will return to PRO D2 this Friday, September 25, with a kickoff scheduled at 7 p.m. at the Raoul-Barrière Stadium. The match will be broadcast on Canal+ Sport, offering fans a chance to watch the intense rivalry unfold.
A friendly match played during the Feria in August attracted 13,612 spectators, with Béziers winning 29-27 thanks to a drop goal by Joseph Laharrague in the final moments of the game. This attendance is more than double the average seen at Béziers matches in recent seasons. ASBH had already announced that 9,000 tickets had been sold this week and has decided to open its front stand to accommodate more fans, showing the growing interest in the team.
Béziers is entering the match in a tough position, having lost three of their first four games against Oyonnax, Nice, and Montauban, with only a narrow win against Nevers. Narbonne, promoted this season, is performing better, sitting in 9th place with 9 points. According to figures published by L'Indépendant, Narbonne has been focused on the movement game, with 3,817 meters run with the ball in hand, 52 passes after contact, and 16 tries scored. In contrast, Béziers has only managed to score eight tries this season.
Béziers is also struggling in the scrum, with a 48.9% success rate since the start of the season. Their lack of discipline has cost them 53 penalties and nine yellow cards. Local supporters have called for more noise and intensity, and this match may deserve more than just a regular Friday evening slot. With an ancient rivalry, a stadium expected to be heavily filled, and both teams having a lot to lose after only four matches, the Béziers – Narbonne derby has everything needed to be one of the most exciting matches in PRO D2 this season.
Béziers and Narbonne Rugby Derby Set for September 25 in PRO D2
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