As we approach the final stretch, the gaps are closing and the stakes are getting higher and higher.

The match: In full recovery, Mont-de-Marsan attacks a big piece

The yellow of Stade Montois Rugby has been shining a little brighter for a few weeks now. After two away victories in quick succession, the Montois team is hosting a Provence Rugby team that is completing the current podium of this PRO D2 . While they were 10th and 9 points from the top 6, they are now 9th and are only 5 points behind this zone. But facing them, the Provençaux will try to defend their third place, and perhaps even try to look higher.

The stat: the Sapiac machine relaunched? 

A great start, a drop in form, and a return to form. USM Sapiac managed to get the machine going again, with a series of 3 wins in a row and a place in the top 6. For this 20th day, the Montalbanais host USON Nevers and could, in the event of a victory, consolidate their place in this part of the ranking, or get closer to the top 4.

The player: Meret, the key piece of VRDR

If the Damiers are still in the play-off position, they still manage to gain some distance on Stade Niçois, the current bottom of the championship. But the VRDR manages to catch up with its competitors tomorrow, and is now only one point behind 14th-placed Agen. In the event of a victory this weekend and depending on the other results, Valence Romans could get out of this red zone . And in recent weeks, the VRDR can count on the current best scorer Lucas Meret .

The program: The final sprint is approaching

This is the last day of this second tier, before switching to the last 10 rounds of the regular phase. This Thursday, Mont-de-Marsan will open the show with the reception of Provence Rugby . On Friday, just before the multiplex, the VRDR will receive Biarritz Olympique PB then will follow the 5 simultaneous matches: CA Brive – Stade Niçois; FC Grenoble Rugby - Stade Aurillacois; Oyonnax Rugby – US Dax; Soyaux-Angoulême XV – Colomiers Rugby; US Montalbanaise – USON Nevers . To conclude, this J20 will end with another clash between Agen Rugby and AS Béziers Hérault .