The second round starts today Playoffs scudetto of the highest rugby league named Serie A Elite. In the first round the clear victories of Viadana su Colorno (33-10) and Rovigo sul Mogliano (29-12).
Victory, bonus and as many points as possible to reserve in case of calculations from a separate ranking. These are the three objectives ofHBS Colorno of coaches Tolled on the eve of the Reggio Emilia derby against i “Devils” of the Valorugby: the round defeat in last weekend’s match in Viadana in fact gives no alternatives to the red and whites, forced to drastically raise the bar of their standards to oppose the Reggio Emilia XV and keep the light of hopes linked to qualification for the Final on 2 June minimally lit . The Colornese staff is aiming for the return of Ruffolo and Waqanibau to the starters, with Pescetto replacing the injured Hugo in the control room. Absolute debut in the top championship for Riccardo Manfrini, a young talent on whom the Club is betting a lot.
In front, the expectations of the Valorugby Emilia, which on the growing end of the regular season is building its expectations in the Italian projection, confirmed by the announced public of the great occasions in the Reggio Emilia stands: in the team plan Renton wears the ranks of Captain, with Majstorovic regularly starting in the center as well as the powerful Du Preez in the second line. Starting bench for Tavuyara, ready to take over in the decisive phases of the match.
Kick-off at the Mirabello Stadium in Reggio Emilia at 5.00pm: live streaming in simulcast on RaiPlay and DAZN, while Rai Sport will broadcast the match deferred at night on digital terrestrial at 01.30, with the match direction entrusted to the international team Gianluca Gnecchi.
As for Group 2, Sunday afternoon comes into play Petrarca Rugbyopposite within friendly walls to Mogliano Veneto fresh from the defeat not without positive aspects in the debut match last weekend against Femi-CZ Rovigo.
The technicians’ statements:
Umberto Casellato, Head Coach HBS Colorno: “We will take the field in Reggio Emilia with the aim of making the Viadana match forget, last Saturday in the first round of the Playoff we betrayed first of all our expectations as well as those of the club and our fans. With Valorugby we will seek revenge, we will go to Mirabello to win both for ourselves and for the entire club and our supporters”.
Marcello Violi, Head Coach Valorugby Emilia: “We feel good and can’t wait to get on the pitch. In recent weeks we have worked hard, trying to perfect our game strategy and studying the best moves to contain our opponent Colorno. As I always say, the goal is to have fun and entertain. If we manage to do this, I am confident that victory will also come.”
MEN’S ELITE SERIES, Playoffs 2023-2024
Group 1 – Second day
04.05.24, kick-off 5.00 pm – live RaiPlay/DAZN simulcast – delayed RaiSport 01.30
Valorugby Emilia v HBS Colorno
Rests: Rugby Viadana 1970
Classification: Rugby Viadana 1970 points 5; HBS Colorno and Valorugby Emilia* 0
*one game less
Day I – 27.04.24
Rugby Viadana 1970 v HBS Colorno 33-10 (5-0)
Group 2 – Second day
05.05.24 – kick-off at 5.30pm – live RaiSport/DAZN
Petrarca Rugby v Mogliano Veneto Rugby
Rests: Femi-CZ Rovigo
Play-offs – III and final day
Group 1 – 11.05.24 – 5.00 pm
Rugby Viadana 1970 v Valorugby Emilia
Group 2 – 12.05.24 – 5.00 pm
Femi-CZ Rovigo v Petrarca Rugby
The latest from the offices:
Valorugby Emilia v HBS Colorno
Valorugby Emilia:Farolini; Resino, Bertaccini, Majstorovic, Colombo; Ledesma, Renton (C); Ruaro, Sbrocco, Amenta; Du Preez, Of Water; Favre, Silva, Diaz.
Available: Marinello, Rimpelli Dan., Mattioli, Gerosa, Paolucci, Tavuyara, Cenedese, Mastandrea
Head Coach : Marcello Violi
HBS Colorno:Van Tonder (C), Batista, Pavese, Waqanibau; Ceballos; Pescetto, Del Prete; Koffi, Mbanda, Adorni; Ruffolo, Butturini; Tangredi, Ferrara, Franceschetto
Available: Rosario, Ascari, Galliano, Van Vuren, Broglia, Popescu, Palazzani, Manfrini
Head Coach: Umberto Casellato
Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi
Assistants : Federico Vedovelli and Filippo Bertelli
Fourth man:Alberto Favaro
TMO: Matteo Liperini
