The Rodez club announced today the name of the replacement of Sebastien Joseph who had made the decision to leave the club, before joining Soyaux for next season. It is Nicolas Piresse who occupied this season the position of physical trainer within the staff of Gérard Prêcheur at Olympique Lyonnais.


An arrival in Rodez and a return to the South West for a coach who had his first experiences as an educator in Toulouse within the TFC in the categories young, female and male. He then took part as a physical trainer in the Luzenac club adventure, the modest Southwestern men's team that made the headlines in 2014, after winning the League 2 The club was eventually demoted to the DHR (Regional Honorary Division).


His training as a physical trainer and his experience in Lyon where he also had the opportunity to be in regular contact with the staff of Olivier Echouafni are all assets when joining Rodez. The RAF, which had a complicated season, with a support obtained during the penultimate day, after finishing fifth in 2015/2016. Nicolas Piresse who will quickly take up his new duties, with a friendly match next weekend for the players of Rodez.