99 days ago Pro D2 ProD2 season preview: New coaches, new ambition in France's second tier
Eight of the 16 sides in French rugby’s ProD2 head into the 2025/26 campaign under new management.
Dax face off against Valence Romans in Pro D2 Round 19 on Fri 7th February 2025 at Stade Maurice Boyau. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:30. In South Africa it’s at 20:30 SAST, 07:30 NZST in New Zealand, 05:30 AEST in Australia and 10:30 EST in the US.
Valence Romans won the last encounter but Valence Romans are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Valence Romans in 8th and Dax in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Dax vs Valence Romans will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Lucas Meret converts the try.
Valence Romans are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Matteo Rodor picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Romuald Seguy kicks the penalty.
The Valence Romans supporters go wild as Lucas Meret successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Theo Gatelier (Dax) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Lucas Meret kicks the penalty goal.
Romuald Seguy adds the points for Dax.
Florian Goumat (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card
Romuald Seguy kicks the penalty.
Romuald Seguy kicks the penalty.
The Valence Romans supporters go wild as Thomas Lhusero successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Lucas Meret converts the try.
A series of passes by Valence Romans results in a try for Ryan McCauley
Dax are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with David Lolohea touching down.