Biarritz is riding the euphoria of the climb
For his return to the elite after a seven-year term of purgatory, Biarritz made short work of Bordeaux-Bègles, semi-finalist of the last unrecognizable Top 14 who woke up too late (27-15), Saturday in a party Aguilera stadium.
A little less than three months after the victorious barrage on penalties against Bayonne which had given a taste of the Top 14 atmosphere, the promoted Basque responded by being superior in all areas – except in touch – in particular in the areas of rucks, in defense, in desire and determination.
This was enough to bring a UBB to its knees with apparently ideal preparation – 2 victories including one against Biarritz (28-7) in the North two weeks ago – but which has never been able to compete with its host except in the last quarter of an hour.
Brive outclasses Perpignan
Brive started his season perfectly by offering himself with the offensive bonus as a bonus the head of the Pro D2 champion Perpignan (36-15) on Saturday in a Stadium in unison with the men of Jeremy Davidson.
An accomplished half-time dominated by a gala Enzo Hervé (26 points in total), another more sluggish but with a big defense and a third try registered synonymous with fifth point: the CAB did not tremble for the reunion with his public.
The USAP, deprived for the opening of the championship of its phenomenon Melvyn Jaminet, who will not resume competition until next weekend after his Tour in Australia at the beginning of the summer, lacked the arguments to fight over the length with the Corréziens, who in the end only yielded on Tedder’s five penalties.
Castres dominates Pau
Rarely in danger, Castres still struggled in front of his audience to overcome a catchy Pau team (16-12) on Saturday on the first day of the Top 14.
Under a blazing sun, Castrais and Palois started their first championship match with their feet to the ground, surrendering blow for blow.
The Section was the first to find the loophole, with a penalty from its new English opener Zack Henry, who started in the absence of Antoine Hastoy, who will only be available from next week after taking part in the tour. des Bleus in Australia.
Dominators before the break, the Tarn could not win their opponent despite a good opportunity to double the stake after a dribbling game from Urdapilleta, a former football player.
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