Posted by K. D. December 22, 2024
The posters for the 12th day of Top 14 have reserved their share of surprises and confirmations. Between a team of La Rochelle which borders on the pitfall in the face of Clermont and a Toulon unleashed against Pau, the spectacle was there on the French rugby fields.
La Rochelle borders on danger, Toulon puts on a show
The start of this day gave rise to an intense battle where La Rochelle had to work extra hard to overcome Clermont. With a close score of 20-15 in favor of the Maritimes, the match was marked by notable indiscipline on both sides, punctuated by six yellow cards.
Toulon, as for him, did not take half measures in the face of Pau, by delivering a scathing 56-25. The wingman Gael Dranauthor of a double, continues to stand out as a serious offensive asset for the RCT with now 7 tries in 7 championship matches.
Montpellier confirms, Bayonne moves to the top of the table
Montpellier was also able to confirm his good form by winning 21-17 against the Racing 92thus affirming its status within the tournament. For his part, Bayonne, with a victory 27-21 against Valves on Breton soil, rises to the rank of serious contenders in the Top 14 by reaching 4th place in the ranking.
Scores that draw a new ranking
In addition to these key meetings, the French Stadium dominated Perpignan 24-7 while Bordeaux-Bègles stood out against Castres with a modest victory of 13-3. The last match of this 12th day will pit Lyon against Toulouse and already promises to spark.
On the way to day 13
The competition does not stop there, and the 13th day already offers tempting posters including a Bordeaux-Bègles against Toulon which will capture the attention of fans of the oval ball.
The results of this day could well bring their share of changes to the ranking and already promise intensity and passion.
In summary, this 12th day demonstrated that the Top 14 is a championship where everything can change in one match. What do the next meetings have in store for us?
One thing is certain, the teams will have to redouble their effort and vigilance to stand out in this frantic race towards the Brennus Shield.
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