FRENCH SUPER XIII
ALBI MAKE WINNING START
By MIKE RYLANCE
LAST season’s champions Albi, with new coach Tony Gigot in charge, began the defence of their title with a narrow 18-16 home victory over tenacious Limoux.
Despite their territorial advantage, Limoux could not get over the Albi line until three minutes from the end when Valentin Yesa crossed.
Up to that point it was former Albi and London Broncos back Chris Hellec who kept them in the hunt with five penalty-goals from five attempts.