Guillaume Marion, Media365, published on Saturday December 28, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
During the first match of the 13th day of the Top 14, Pau largely dominated Vannes (48-24) and therefore left the red zone thanks to this improved success. While waiting for the other matches, the Section is 10th.
It was the match not to be lost, just to end the year 2024 on a good note. Indeed, this Saturday, the first match of the 13th day of the Top 14 pitted the last two in the ranking, namely Pau (13th) and Vannes (14th). At the Hameau stadium, although it was shaken up, the Section finally managed to win largely against the Bretons (48-24). Because, initially, it was Jean-Noël Spitzer's players who started well and Thibault Debaes allowed his team to take the lead on the scoreboard (0-7). However, the locals then quickly reacted and gradually unfolded. After a first try from Jack Maddocks (18th), it was Aaron Grandidier who was able to flatten behind the Vannes line (17-10, 26th). Subsequently, while Joe Simmonds made a foot trip (18 points), Aymeric Luc gave Pau a 17-point lead when returning to the locker room (27-10).
The Section is currently leaving the red zone
In the second half, the appearance of the match did not change and the Section gradually broke away on the scoreboard and took the opportunity to pocket the offensive bonus. Because, after the double from Maddocks (49th), Beka Gorgadze (63rd) and Axel Desperes (74th) also participated in the party at the Hameau. On the Vannes side, the tests of Simon Augry (58th) and Romaric Camou (80th) did not stop the Pau machine which therefore ended the year 2024 in style by stocking up on points against a direct competitor for the maintenance. While waiting for the other meetings of the teams at the bottom of the table, the Béarnais of Sébastien Piqueronies leave the red zone by moving from 13th to 10th place (24 points). A success which will do good before traveling to Castres in a week. Widely beaten this Saturday, the RCV remains bottom of the Top 14 and could find itself left behind depending on the results of the other poorly ranked teams.
