This weekend, the Top 14 clubs will be on deck to compete in the 11th day of the regular phase. The opportunity for them to widen the gap on their competitors before the European games.
Racing 92 delivered a performance unworthy of its status during the derby against Stade Français. Dominated in all sectors of the game, the Ile-de-France residents must react when they host the reigning champions. Especially since this match will take place in Créteil, almost on neutral ground. The Toulouse residents will come to make an away move before the European break. Taofifenua, Diallo, Farrell and Bamba are all unavailable. We are banking on a victory for Ugo Mola's men against a weakened Racing, defensive bonus for the locals.
The Vannetais had a difficult week to manage after the disappointment of the match lost against Bordeaux last week. The move to Marcel Deflandre should not help their affairs in the rankings. The opportunity is perfect for the Maritimes to pocket five points and maintain the pace of Toulouse and the UBB.
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ASM may have finally launched its season and moved to the right side thanks to its success at LOU last week. The first points of the season for Christophe Urios' men away from home. Imperial so far at home, the Auvergnats will want to continue this dynamic. Castres, unable to win away from Pierre Fabre since the start of the season, is not the most dangerous away team. Victory for the Jaunards, no bonus on either side.
The UBB perfectly supports the pace of Toulouse with the same overall results, the difference between the two big names is based on the bonuses gleaned here and there. Speaking of bonuses, this will be the objective of the Girondins on Saturday against the 9th in the championship. The opportunity to see Chaban's former favorites again: Maël Moustin and Madosh Tambwe. Improved victory for Bordeaux in front of its audience.
The least we can say is that these two teams are surprisingly close. Both on a series of four defeats, one of them will plunge in the rankings after this match, when the other, on the contrary, will revive. With the avalanche of injuries on the Pau side, the second away surprise of this day is perhaps here. The Lyonnais have things to make up for after their defeat against Clermont (22-30). Advantage to LOU in this match of fear between the 12e and the 13theVannes will have a close eye on this meeting for maintenance.
When the 4th moves to the 11th, it always promises an exciting match. But when it is the Toulonnais who travel to Aimé Giral, we end up with a heated encounter. USAP must erase the frustrating defeat at Ernest-Wallon (41-9) last week and reassure itself before the Challenge Cup. Very competitive match to be expected, victory for the locals, bonus point for the visitors.
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Bayonne-Stade Français
If this match marks the reunion between Joris Segonds and Stade Français, it is just as important for the rest of the season for both clubs. The pink soldiers (10ᵉ) begin their remount operation. The Basques are only two small points behind La Rochelle (3rd) and want to maintain the pace of the Top 6. To Jean Dauger, Bayonne rarely falls and will win with forceps.
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