Perpi blows out the candles
For its 120th anniversary, Usap has put dishes in the greats. Despite the torrential rain, the Catalan club tamed Toulon (19-13), thus achieving their first success of the season.
“We were under a lot of pressure. It was urgent to react. We had to win at all costs. The way, we didn’t care one bit. What matters were the four points, ”said Alan Brazo in the third row after a tough match against the uninspired Var.
Montpellier all over again
Solid in the first period, then impressive in the second, the MHR honored its status: six tries, an offensive bonus point, a demonstration in front of Pau (43-17) and a provisional first place in the standings.
The reigning French champion relied on his physical and collective superiority to tame the Section, which had beaten Toulouse a week ago. The Héraultais, who remain on three consecutive wins, will go right alongside Toulouse in a week.
UBB wakes up too late
Nothing is right in Bordeaux. His success against Castres, last week, is already forgotten: this time the UBB stumbles on Bayonne (20-15). His third defeat in four days. For a self-proclaimed title contender, it looks ugly.
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After Racing 92, it is therefore another cador to come and break his teeth on the berets. Rowing, with courage, was able to resist the return of the companions of Matthieu Jalibert (10 points, including the goal). For the Girondins, the arrival of the Stade Français, another injured beast, will seem like a test.
Lyon bites Paris
Carried by their champion Davit Niniashvili, who scored two tries, and by their striker Fletcher Smith (18 points, including try), Lyon ended two defeats in a row by dominating the French stadium (33-27).
Shaken by the captivating Parisians, the Lyonnais were too undisciplined but were able to resist.
Castres, still sovereign at home
Finally Castres, who fell from Brive (12-6) in difficulty, was frightened but the COs managed to extend their invincibility at home, which has lasted since December 2020.
Continuation and conclusion of the 4th day on Sunday, with the leader of La Rochelle on his way to Clermont. An XXL shock between the two best bindings of the Top 14.
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