The scene was set on a rather wet, chilly November afternoon — the kind of day perfect for ducks and die-hard rugby fans alike. With relentless rain soaking the ground, many were left wondering what kind of shape the pitch would be in.
For one Nyon player, Marcus, it was a day to remember — scoring his first senior try, though unfortunately, the team photographer arrived just moments too late after covering the Ecole de Rugby Terre Saints tournament. Rest assured, the next one will be captured!
From the first whistle, it was clear that this clash between Nyon Excellence A and Avusy would be a battle of grit rather than glamour. The contest was hard fought, both sides adapting to the heavy conditions as best they could.
The referee — in an unfamiliar shirt that had more than a few spectators wondering which association he represented. But as ever, the game can’t go on without the person in the middle, and refereeing in such conditions is no easy task for the French Federation Rugby referee who had us guessing what the call was.
Nyon’s front row, affectionately dubbed “the astronauts,” faced a size disadvantage against a heavier Avusy pack, but they met the challenge head-on. While Avusy held dominance in the scrums drawing penalties, their backs struggled to find rhythm, moving crab-like across the field and failing to break through a disciplined and well-organised Nyon defence.
Nyon, in contrast, played smart rugby — controlling territory, applying pressure, and taking their chances when they came. The final score of 22–12 reflected not only their tactical edge but also their composure in testing conditions.
