Fog rolls across the field, turning the familiar turf into a misty arena where visibility drops to a few metres. The low cloud cover mutters a quiet tension as both sides line up, the mist swallowing the roar of the crowd and making every tackle and pass a test of precision and feel.
First half starts with a quick burst from Les Serpents de la Brume. A try at minute 5 lifts them to the early advantage, but the subsequent conversion fails, leaving the score at 5‑0. Les Serpents regain momentum with another try at minute 12, and a successful conversion at minute 13 gives them 12‑0. Les Carabins de Feu introduce a fresh player at minute 15, and a try of their own at minute 16 is sealed by a conversion at minute 17, cutting the deficit to 12‑7. The half‑time whistle sees Les Serpents ahead, but Les Carabins already feel the pressure of the win‑chasing battle.
The second half unleashes Les Carabins de Feu. Gavroche, wearing number 12, crosses for a try at minute 41, and the team’s conversion at minute 42 gives them a narrow 13‑12 lead. Michel, number 17, adds another try at minute 44, but a conversion failure keeps the score 18‑12. A series of tries follow: an unnamed player scores at minute 46, another at minute 49, and Éloi Gervais, number 1, finishes the rally with a try at minute 54. Each of these is followed by a failed conversion, though the 18‑12 margin continues to widen. Baptiste Galliot, number 8, nails a final try at minute 56, the conversion once again missing, yet the final whistle rings with Les Carabins de Feu on a resounding 39‑12 victory.
Standout performers for Les Carabins de Feu include Gavroche, who carries the ball to the line twice, and Michel, whose solid run triggers a try at minute 44. Éloi Gervais delivers a clean finish in the second half, while Baptiste Galliot’s last‑minute try caps the dominant display. Les Serpents de la Brume’s two early tries are the sole positive flashes, with the single successful conversion at minute 13 marking their best moment.
Final Score: Les Carabins de Feu 39 – Les Serpents de la Brume 12. Tries: 7 for Les Carabins de Feu, 2 for Les Serpents de la Brume. Conversions: 2 successful for Les Carabins de Feu, 1 for Les Serpents de la Brume, 5 misses by Les Carabins de Feu. Cards: none. Injuries: none. The large swing in points from a 12‑0 first half to a 39‑12 final underscores Les Carabins de Feu’s relentless attack and superior finishing, leaving Les Serpents de la Brume to regroup for the next challenge.