Published on March 29, 2026 at 21:26
By our correspondent Jean-Claude Boyer
Figeac 19 – Levezou 24 HT: 6 – 14 Field referees: Jonathan Coppe. For Levezou: 3 tries Casals (10th), Raymond (32nd), Lacan (42nd) 3 conversions Mercadier (10th, 32nd, 42nd); 1 penalty Mercadier (62nd). Yellow Card: Regourd (14th). For GSF: 1 try Pradayrol-Labarthe (78th); 1 conversion Sabut (78th); 4 penalties Sabut (15th, 23rd, 52nd, 80th). Yellow Cards: Estivals (38th), Lenei (40th). Score Evolution: 0-7 (10th), 3-7 (15th), 6-7 (23rd), 6-14 (32nd) HT 6-21 (42nd), 9-21 (52nd), 9-24 (62nd), 16-24 (78th), 19-24 (80th). Groupe Sportif Figeacois: Fauverge, Lovato, Leveque, Cavalerie (C), Barras, Lenei, Bancourt, Doumbia, Sabut, Hugonenc, Verniere, Jonte, Estivals, Martinez, Lacoste. Substitutes: Da Costa, Pradayrol-Labarthe, LabanBaquéc, Delmas, Legrand, Tocaben, Fabre. White Card: Lenei (54th). Levezou Segala Aveyron XV: Da Silva, Blanc, Rey M, Raymond, Regourd, Gary, Astorg, Casals, Lavabre, Lacombe, Artus, Lacan, Albouy, Mercadier, Rey K; Substitutes: Rey E, Crayssac, Soulie, Lacaze, Albouy, Canac, Cammas. Reserves: Groupe Sportif Figeacois 33 – 18 Levezou Segala Aveyron XV
It was announced, this top-notch clash had all the makings of a trap game. And the facts confirmed the fears of the Lotois [people from Lot, France].
GSF lost for the first time this season at home as the “red and black” struggled to find their rhythm against Levezou Segala Aveyron XV, who were more pragmatic and terrifyingly efficient (19-24). The teammates of Adrien Cavalerie salvaged only the essentials at the end of the game, snatching an almost desperate defensive bonus.
From the start, the Aveyronnais imposed their tempo. Powerful and organized, the visitors controlled the ground around their carried balls and pick and go plays. The locals attempted to spread the ball but faced a solid defense.
After ten minutes, Casals finished a well-structured maul, solidifying the dominance of the “yellow and green” (0-7). The riversiders timidly reacted, capitalizing on opponents’ indiscipline to close the gap with Sabut’s kicks (6-7), without truly reversing the trend.
As minutes passed, the confrontation remained intense, but the players from Levezou showed more control. Thirty minutes in, Raymond doubled the score for the visitors with another carried ball (6-14). Worse, the Lotois ended the first period with 13 players after two yellow cards, forced to endure without completely breaking. Halftime was almost a relief.
The scenario got more complicated after the break. With a fumbled reception in the Figeac 22m, Lacan scored a cap-type try, immediately converted by Mercadier (6-21). The break was made. The Lotois, weak in the conquest and struggling in tackling and lineouts, found it hard to regain possession. Boosted by Mercadier’s kicks, the visitors further extended their lead (9-24), penalizing the local indiscipline.
Despite some attempts by Legrand, the men from the Landes-Richard-Issart trio failed to breach the opponent’s defensive line. The match seemed to be sealed.
But in the final ten minutes, the Figeacois finally showed signs of life, epitomized by Fabre’s break through the middle. Eager to set a frantic pace, the forwards dominated possession, hammering the opponent’s line. Pradayrol-Labarthe concluded this strong period, reigniting hope (16-24). Following that, Doumbia cut through the middle, earning a penalty converted by Sabut in injury time, securing a defensive bonus (19-24).
However, it was too late to overturn a solid and realistic Aveyronnais team. The locals may have regrets as their reaction came too late. Still at the top, President Thouron’s players see their contenders dangerously approaching before a perilous trip to Nérac for the final match of the regular season.
