everything is ready inside “El Pantano” area of Villajoyosa live it Saturday (17 hours), An unforgettable rugby afternoon. This Spanish women’s team will try to get hers seventh consecutive rugby-15 European champion title and tenth in its history. “Lion”The national team, as it is popularly known, The team with the most European titles of all women’s sports in Spain.
If the European Championship Tournament of European teams that did not compete in the “VI Women’s Nations” tournamentcreated by France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Wales. Apart from these teams, the Spanish team is the great domination of European rugby.
“Las Leonas” will get the support of big rugby fans Throughout the province of La Vila and Alicantethey will look for a new European wrap against it. Sweden. HE Spanish team led by Juan Gonzálezhe comes to this party in a generational renewal process and after a while. A resounding 70-0 victory over the Netherlands at the “Pins Vens” field in Sitges on February 19.
on his behalf Sweden shows up on Jonas territory after losing 38-12 to the Netherlands.. Sweden It takes its place in the European Championship First League, which Russia left due to the political sanctions it took after going to war with Ukraine..
If won against Sweden, Spain would stand up with the most valuable crown. since 2013 and except for 2014 and 2015 when it did not participate; In 2017, which was not held because it coincided with the World Cup in Ireland, “Las Leonas” was declared the European champion.. This The second team with the most titles is England, with five, but has not participated in the European Championship since 2012 as it has been arguing with “VI Nations”.”.
Juan González called A renewed group of players in this decisive match that he would play three matches in three weeks. started with Lost 4-22 to Italy from VI Nations. Then they beat the Netherlands 70-0 in Sitges. And now comes the match against Sweden with the title of European champion.
Before these shocks, this Spanish XV rugby team They hadn’t been together for about half a year. A handicap that we have to add almost ten new faces and young talents in this group. However, that was one of the coach’s goals. Restore the level of intensity Spain had before this six month hiatus. It’s slowly gaining momentum and should be confirmed with the ultimate prize for being able to lift the tenth female wound against Sweden.
The call-up for the Spanish team consists of: Marta Estellés, Cristina Blanco (captain), Marieta Román, Anna Puig, Kasandra Sylla, Lucía Gayoso, Vico Gorrotxategui, Carmen Castellucci, Lucía Díaz, Zahía Pérez, Marta Carmona, Maider Aresti, Alba Vinuesa, Claudia Pérez, , María Miguel, Sidorella Bracic, Cristina García, Alba Capell, Alba Alpín, Inés Bueso and Cecilia Huarte.
The national team is concentrated in the hotel “Allon Mediterrania” in La Vila. In front of Centro beach. It is a place where many rugby teams are concentrated, specializing in sports tourism.
The meeting held in “El Pantano” area between Spain and Sweden, Costa Blanca Rugby ClubIt is in collaboration with the Spanish Rugby Federation and has the support and sponsorship of Villajoyosa City Council. Generalitat Valenciana Ministry of Education, Culture and Esports, Alicante County Council And Costa Blanca Tourism Board.
Entrance donation costs ten euros and youth under 16 will have free access.