At the end of the 11th day of Top 14, Bayonne preserved its invincibility at Jean-Dauger by gaining the upper hand over Stade Français (21-13). The Basques return to the top 6 in the ranking.
This Sunday at the end of the 11th day of Top 14, Bayonne once again demonstrated that Jean-Dauger is an impregnable fortress. Beaten in Toulon (39-19) last week after four consecutive successes, Aviron took the measure of Stade Français. Pumped up following its great success in the Ile-de-France derby (40-24), the club from the capital fell from its cloud on the Basque Coast (21-13). Standing up to the Ciel et Blanc, the Parisians responded to their host of the day in all sectors. Firstly, in terms of testing.
Mateo Carreras found the fault on the left wing, at the end of an action initiated by the dynamiter Sireli Maqala (7-3, 13th). Two minutes later, Joe Marchant benefited from a splendid foot pass from Louis Carbonel to score alone between the posts (7-10, 15th). However in the second half, Bayonne showed more realism to win. In power, the 3rd line Esteban Capilla made a highlight of his team (15-10, 48th). Subsequently, Joris Segonds took charge of placing Rowing in safety with his ever-devilish footwork.
Bayonne in the top 6 of the Top 14
Clumsy, or due to lack of success, Stade Français mismanaged its opportunities in the second half. Samuel Ezeala (64th) and Léo Barré (69th) were not able to flatten a second Stade try this Sunday at Jean-Dauger who therefore remains inviolable this season. This success returns Grégory Patat's men to the top 6, in 5th position ahead of La Rochelle. The Pink Soldiers leave the Basque Country empty-handed. First non-relegation, 12th, they are only one point ahead of the play-off, Lyon.
For two weeks, the Top 14 will be on break. Bayonne hosts the Llanelli Scarlets next Saturday in the Challenge Cup. Engaged for its part in the Champions Cup, Stade Français will go to Ireland to play Munster.
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