Grenoble suffered its seventh defeat of the season (in 12 matches), losing at home to Biarritz (18-14) on Thursday at the opening of the 14th day of Pro D2. The Basques, they have returned to success and temporarily took fourth place in the standings.
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The BO, who remained on a heavy defeat in Nevers (37-18) and a draw against Mont-de-Marsan (15-15), immediately took control at the Stade des Alpes, thanks to a test of the third -Irish line David O’Callaghan (3rd), imitated ten minutes later by winger Steve Barry.
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The Biarrots also took advantage of the defeat of Colomiers at Montauban (16-13). A try from Montalbanese second row Utu Maninoa, shortly after the hour mark, after the temporary exclusion of columérin pillar Guillaume Tartas for repeated faults in scrum, sealed the fate of this close encounter.
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The 14th day continues Friday with a duel at the top between the leader Perpignan and one of his main pursuers, Oyonnax (third). For his part, Vannes (second) will receive Soyaux-Angoulême.
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