RUGBY CHALLENGE CUP 2024/2025 – Four victories in six matches for the French clubs, all of which are in a qualifying position, except Montpellier, which has already punched its ticket.
This is the RC Vannes which opened the ball for French clubs in the Challenge Cup this weekend. Early Saturday afternoon, the Bretons hosted Edinburgh, a thrilling encounter during which the two teams went blow for blow. Doubled asAli Price in the first period, the Vannetais responded with an esprit de corps, and came back thanks to the attempt of Dan Willi 15 minutes from time. Alas, the transformation which could then allow them to go in front was missed, and a final Scottish penalty sealed the deal. Defeat 25-29, but Vannes retains the last qualifying place by one point.
Montpellier will see spring
Perpignan, for its part, finds itself in exactly the same situation as the Breton club after this day. The difference is that the Catalans won against Cardiff. Nothing was easy for the USAP, which had nevertheless started well, and which above all thought it had taken shelter when Lucas Velarte had scored the third try on the hour mark. But the Welsh were going to come back to three points ten minutes from time, ten minutes to go before the deliverance. Victory 23-20 at home, Perpignan will have its destiny in its hands on the last day.
L’Rowing Bayonnaisfor his part, had a trip to Georgia on the menu. The Black Lion lasted 40 minutes, then completely collapsed upon returning from the locker room, conceding a heavy defeat 16-41the fruit in particular of a double of Victor Hannoun. All that remains is to win at home next week to confirm qualification. For Montpellier, it’s already done. The improvement in the Top 14 is confirmed at the European level, with a third victory in as many Challenge Cup matches. Annoyed by the Lions for almost an hour, the Héraultais let the horses go for almost an hour to finally win 28-5. And first place in the group should logically fall into their hands next weekend.
Nice shot from the Section
Lyonfor his part, had started the competition perfectly with two victories in two matches. But the LOU hit a bone in Ireland, and caught the Connacht tide. Nine attempts in the bag and a rout 52-24. Worse still, they didn’t even manage to get the offensive bonus point to console themselves. We will have to win next Saturday to ensure qualification.
It will be the same for the Paloise sectionwhich closed the French club program this afternoon. With the difference that the Béarnais went to win among the Dragons 15-24having completely stunned the Welsh after the break, and with their ten points, they could even qualify for the round of 16 in the event of a defeat. A great end to the weekend for a simple conclusion: all French clubs are in a qualifying position before the last day of the Challenge Cup.
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