PREVIEW: Men’s rugby returns home to greet Carabins

Photo: Greg Mason.
Photo: Greg Mason.
September 22, 2021

September 25, 2021

  • The matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (1-1, 3rd place in RSEQ) versus Université de Montréal Carabins (0-2, 6th in RSEQ)
  • Location: Matt Anthony Field
  • Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
  • All-time series: Tied 1-1
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 16, Montréal 26 – Oct. 5, 2019 at Terrain Vincent d'Indy
  • Broadcast: youtube.com/user/theuOttawageegees 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major Stat Leaders
  • Ottawa suffered their first loss of the season last weekend, falling 30-17 to the Concordia Stingers.
  • Captain James Flemming scored his first try since the 2018 season. The veteran from Belleville, Ont., now sits third on the program's all-time try list.
  • Glenn Roy earned his second try in as many games Sunday. Roy is one of three rookies to score for the Gee-Gees this season, along with Yenam Zouzoua and Simba Gumbo.
  • Ottawa's first win in the RSEQ came at the hands of the Carabins. They defeated Montreal 38-24 at Matt Anthony Field on Sept. 23, 2018.

MONTRÉAL GAME NOTES 

  • Major Stat Leaders
    • Tries: Thibault Beudin and Abel Koubemba – 1
    • Penalties: Antonin Mayne – 3
  • It has been a rough start to the season for the Carabins, who have managed just 21 points through two matches.
  • Both of Montréal's wins came at home in 2019, and they haven't won on the road since 2017.
  • The Carabins have yet to convert a try this season, but have kicked three penalties. 

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

"Right now, we're looking to get healthy. We've got a few little things to tweak defensively. Other than that, we're looking forward to the challenge. We're having a lot of fun, but we need a win." Coach Andrew Armstrong 

"After our first two games, we know we belong in this league. It's a quick turnaround, we've got to show our mental resilience and come out firing for the home crowd." – Captain James Flemming

Tickets for the match at available at tickets.geegees.ca.