On Sunday, March⁤ 9, HBS Colorno will host Valorugby in a highly ‍anticipated derby match,⁣ marking the XIV° day of the Serie A Elite Championship.the kick-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM at the HBS Stadium. This follows Colorno’s⁤ notable victory against the reigning italian champions,Petrarca Rugby.

Pre-Match Atmosphere and Coach Garcia’s Expectations

There’s a palpable sense of positive tension within the HBS Colorno camp. This match is viewed not just as another game, but as a ‍vital step in the team’s developmental journey. ⁤ Gonzalo Garcia,the head coach,shared⁤ his thoughts ahead of the game:

Contro il Petrarca Rugby abbiamo fatto un bel passo in avanti ma⁢ il match⁢ contro Valorugby,che ‍ci aspetta domenica,sarà ancora più difficile perché darà una risposta definitiva al nostro lavoro. Mi aspetto dai ragazzi una prova di coraggio e un ulteriore sforzo per confermare la performance positiva della scorsa settimana.
Gonzalo Garcia, Head Coach of HBS Colorno

Garcia emphasizes the importance of ⁣courage and continued effort from his players to build upon their recent positive performance. The⁢ team is focused on maintaining momentum in this critical Serie A Elite season.

Team Updates and Key Players

Ratko⁤ Jelic, a scrum-half recently acquired from Zebre Parma, is set to make his ⁤debut for HBS Colorno. He will be filling in for gregorio Del Prete, who sustained an injury during the match against Petrarca. Additionally, Michael Van Vuren, a second-row player, is returning from injury and will be available on the bench.

Leadership and ⁣Officiating

In a notable ⁤first, the young Francesco Ruffolo will captain the team from the start.The match ‍will be officiated by Lauren Jenner (TV),with Alex‍ Frasson ⁣(TV) and Giona Righetti (VR) serving as line judges. Matteo Liperini (LI)⁤ will be the TMO.

Ticketing and Broadcast Data

Tickets are available for purchase online or at the Rugby Colorno ticket office. The match will be broadcast on the Italian Rugby Federation’s YouTube channel.

Secure your tickets through ⁢this ⁤ link.

Probable Lineup for HBS Colorno

Here ⁣is the likely lineup for the upcoming match:

                Fernandez; Abanga, Ceballos, Pavese, Batista; Hugo, Jelic; Waqanibau, koffi, Pepescu; Butturini, Ruffolo (C); Lastra Masotti, Ferrara, Ascari.
                Substitutes: Nisica, Filice, Galliano, Van Vuren, Roldan, Palazzani, Corona, Artusio
            

Valorugby’s Recent Form

Valorugby Reggio Emilia secured a solid victory against the Italian champions with a score of 28-23. ⁤Key players Ruaro and Lazzarin stood out. This marked the third consecutive victory for Valorugby.

Valorugby Dominates HBS Colorno Earlier

In a previous encounter, Valorugby Emilia defeated HBS Colorno with a⁤ score of 13-42.⁤ Valorugby dominated in all phases of the game, showcasing strength in scrums, lineouts, high balls, and kicking. Dan Newton, the kicker from reggio Emilia, was precise, making 7 out of 7 attempts.

Current League Standings

The current standings in the league⁣ are as follows:

• Petrarca Rugby*:⁣ 19
• HBS Colorno: 19
• fiamme Oro Rugby: 16
• Rugby Viadana* 1970: ⁣15
• valorugby Emilia: 15
• Femi-CZ Rovigo*: 14
• Sitav Rugby Lyons*: 13
• Mogliano Veneto rugby*: 8
• Rangers ⁣Vicenza*: 2

* indicates one game less played.

Upcoming Fixtures

The next round of fixtures ⁣is scheduled for December 2, 2023:

• HBS colorno vs⁤ Sitav Lyons – 2:00‍ PM
• Rugby Viadana 1970 vs Fiamme Oro Rugby – 2:30 PM