Former Puma Francisco Gorrissen is leading Vannes by example. The Argentine captained Vannes to a crucial victory this past weekend. Vannes were 29-19 winners at home against Toulon. The result sees Vannes now on 35 competition points, one behind both Stade Français and Perpignan.
Four rounds remain in the Top 14 season. Vannes’ remaining matches are at home against La Rochelle and Pau and away against Bayonne and Bordeaux. The first goal is to avoid bottom spot; doing so means avoiding automatic relegation to the Pro D2. The second goal is finishing higher than 13th as the 13th placed side needs to beat a Pro D2 side to retain Top 14 status.
Vannes, Perpignan and Stade Français are not the only teams in danger this season. In fact, the sixth placed Clermon are only 13 points ahead of Vannes. Clermont, La Rochelle and Lyon are all tied for 6th spot at present.
Vannes’ debut season in the Top 14 has been challenging. Francisco Gorrissen has been more than heavily involved; in fact, Gorrissen has played the most minutes of all players in the Top 14 this season. Prior to the previous match against Toulon, Gorrissen had clocked-up 1524 minutes.
The match against Toulon was Gorrissen’s 101st appearance for Vannes whom he joined from Super Rugby Americas in 2021. He is far from done as the 30-year-old is under contract with Vannes until 2028. While he continues to fight to avoid relegation he is also putting up his hand for a recall for Los Pumas.
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