TOP 14 2024-2025 – Bayonne pulled off a very good move, winning on the Vannes pitch (21-27) and taking 4th place. The good operation also for Toulon, which dominates Pau with the offensive bonus (57-25). Montpellier beat Racing 92, in a slightly more closed match (21-17). While the match of fear, between Stade Français and Perpignan, was dominated by the Parisians (24-7).
Stade Français wins the match of fear
It was woe to the loser in this match between French Stadium (12e) and Perpignan (11th). The winner could get some air in the red zone, while the loser went to watch the game of Lyon ORwith a lot of anguish. The relief will ultimately be for the Parisians, while the anguish will be for the Catalans. THE French Stadium was not brilliant, far from it, but still largely dominated his opponent. After a difficult start to the season, the Parisian club temporarily takes a five-point lead over the play-off. Above all, he pushes back a direct opponent to four points.
It was the locals who got off to the best start, with two attempts at Joe Marchantthe Englishman untenable at the moment (18th), and Charles Laloi (25th). To lead 14-0. But Perpignan held on, with their inevitable scorer, Tavita Veredamuwho restarts the game (14-7, 28th). Nothing more will be scored in this first act and it is with seven points in advance that the French Stadium returns to the locker room. Finally, the Parisians will take shelter at the heart of the second act, with a magnificent action concluded by a Brad Weber who is decidedly inspired, in the difficulty of his team (24-7, 62nd). Nothing more will be scored in this match.
The big thing of the day: Bayonne in the Top 6
Bayonne is being exported more and more in this Top 14. The Basques have had a second success away from their bases this season. By pushing a Vannes team more than ever at the bottom of the Top 14. Bayonne occupies 4th place and cannot be overtaken at the end of this day, even if there are two matches remaining. Incredible start to the season for a team that is ready to fight for the final phase. While RC Vannes could see the car in front escape, with this new defeat. The Bretons could be (already) seven points behind the play-off, if Lyon were to win their match against Toulouse.
A first half full of pragmatism, on the part of theRowing Bayonnais. Who scored three tries having penetrated the Breton 22 meters hardly more times. Tests of Lucas Martin (7th), the inevitable Cereal Master (31st) and Rodrigo Bruni to the mermaid. What if Paul Suranoat the end of a great action, brought RC Vannes to three points (37th), it was with 10 points in advance that the Bayonnais shifted at the break. With a pragmatism that we have rarely seen in them, especially on the move. The Bretons showed some play, but were unable to convert, despite two numerical superiority situations.
The second act will be less prolific in terms of points. But we will note the heroic defense of Bayonne, 15 minutes from time, while Vannes had been camped for 5 minutes five meters from the line. The Breton try, at the end of the match, will not change anything (21-27).
Toulon all bonus, Montpellier resists Racing
In a 10-try match that Pro D2 would not have denied, this Friday, the RC Toulon initially resisted Pau, before cracking the Palois in the last 20 minutes (57-25). Seven tries and nearly 60 points scored, for the success of this multirugby. We will note the double of the wingers Gaël Dréandefinitely in great form this season and internationally Gabin Villière, to whom the autumn tour in blue did a lot of good. Toulon takes 3rd place and puts pressure on Toulouse and Union Bordeaux-Bègles, who will play their match later. And confirms his good form at Mayol. While Pau remains stuck at the bottom of the table, in 11th place. And confirms his troubles far from his bases.
The most exciting match of this afternoon was between Montpellier and the Racing 92. A common point between the two teams, neither was able to fully exploit their numerical superiority situations. And even double numerical superiority, on both sides. The MHR scored two tries, with achievements of Billy Vunipola (16th) and Jordan Wales (52nd), while the U20 world champion Maël Moustin was refused a trial. Racing first scored with the boot of Nolann Le Garrec, before registering his test in force, by Ibrahim Diallo. To get back to a point for a while (18-17, 75th). But the MHRyet at 13 at the end of the match, put a lot of heart into resisting. Particularly thanks to an exceptional scrum, which recovered two hot balls. Montpellier confirms its current solidity.
Multirugby scores from the 12th day of Top 14
Montpellier 21-17 Racing
Toulon 57-25 Pau
Vannes 21-27 Bayonne
Stade Français 24-7 Perpignan
