Rugby A7: liberated, uninhibited, but with desire, the men of MR7 are ready to face the 2nd stage of the In Extenso Supersevens in Dax

After winning this famous first stage, which has never really been a success for them in the past, dominating their subject last Saturday near Mont-de-Marsan, the MR7 is back at it again this Saturday for the second stage, still in the Southwest, but this time in Dax.

And without the slightest constraint of having to achieve a significant result. Since, let's remember, the winners of the three tournaments are automatically granted their famous ticket to the grand final at the Défense Arena in the capital next February.

But Fabien Camin doesn't want his charges to relax: "It's certain that we're taking a lot of pressure off ourselves, but we have to approach this day by forgetting last week's. It's part of a team's cycles. When you reach your goal quickly, it's difficult to stay at the highest level of concentration."

Return of Captain Demai-Hamecher

The Monaco coach has therefore decided to ensure that his team maintains the right mentality: "We have implemented new activities, a new dynamic to keep all the guys focused. It's not very complicated either, because they are all great competitors. And facing Bordeaux in the first matches helps, we will be facing a team out for revenge. We are only thinking about this match today."

Fabien Camin will have to deal with the little aches and pains of each and every one of them.

On the positive side, the return of captain Johan Demai-Hamecher, who was spared during the first leg. Following a minor ankle injury, the staff had not wanted to take any risks.

The head coach hopes to see his group display an impeccable spirit, as was the case seven days ago. Despite most of the players not knowing each other, things clicked immediately, with a certain consistency.

All that remains is to correct the small details that will make Monaco even stronger and more difficult to reach. Demonstrate discipline in slower times, and capitalize on certain opportunities more quickly. In any case, the MR7 once again appears to be a logical favorite for the stage victory near Dax.