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Nicolas Dendri
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Nov. 4 2024 at 6:32 am
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Bayonne won its fourth consecutive victory facing Stade Toulousain. A success 12 to 8 snatched at the end of the suspense at the Jean-Dauger stadium, this Sunday, November 3. Thanks to this result, the Bayonnais achieve a exceptional start to the season. The Basques point to the 4e Top 14 placefollowing this 9e championship day.
Bayonne 4e you Top 14
With six victories et three defeatsBayonne has a record similar to leader Toulouse, runner-up Bordeaux-Bègles and La Rochelle 3e of the Top 14. The Bayonnais have 26 points, including two defensive bonuses.
Ahead of them, the Rochelais have 27 points including three bonus points. UBB is at 29 points (5 bonus points) ahead of Toulouse with 30 points (6 bonus points)
Four consecutive victories for Bayonne
The Blue and White have not suffered defeat since October 5 in Bordeaux (30-27). Since October 12, Bayonne is undefeated. In their hunt, the Basques have hooked the big ones: La Rochelle (37-7), Racing 92 (32-15) and Toulouse (12-8) at the Jean-Dauger stadium.
Away, they won a success in Lyon (38-49). A resounding victory including a double from the young player which was not expected on the scoresheet: Xan Mousques.
Sireli Maqala: the top scorer in the Top 14
In its success, Rowing Bayonnais can count on its serial scorer since the start of the season. Sireli Maqala scored another double against Stade Toulousain this Sunday evening, notably with the try which gave victory and freed Jean-Dauger.
The 24-year-old Fijian three-quarter center is quite simply the best try scorer in the Top 14. In total, he scored eight tries in eight matches played with the Ciel et Blanc since the start of the season.
Beneficial recruitment
Bayonne has also seen the arrival of several players who have already been decisive since the start of the season. Joris Segond to registered 48 points in eight matches played. Giovanni Habel-Kueffner et Manu Tuilagi participate in the aggressiveness which characterizes the Bayonne defense.
The three-quarter international center of England also brings his power and experience to the Bayonne attack line. And the whole range has not yet been fully revealed since the Argentinian winger Matthew Carreras has only played two matches since joining the club.
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