We meet once again ! This weekend, on the occasion of the second day of the Top 14, several clubs meet again, in particular a match between the two promoted Perpignan against Biarritz, a remake of the last semi-final between Racing 92 and La Rochelle and the clash between two ambitious rivals Toulouse against Toulon.
Saturday, Perpignan and Biarritz meet again after both playing in ProD2 last season. It’s been 14 years since the Basques have not won in the Sang et Or. Another match to follow on Saturday, the UBB against the Stade Français. Both teams are back to the wall after losing their first game of the season. A second loss in a row would look bad for these two top six candidates.
There will be an air of revenge in the meeting between Racing 92 in La Rochelle. The Ile-de-France residents have not forgotten their last opposition (19-6 defeat) in the semi-finals of the Top 14.
Among the other meetings scheduled for Saturday, the leader Brive goes to Montpellier to confirm his good start while Lyon moves to Pau for a new test, deprived of many injuries, including Mathieu Bastareaud, but reinforced by the return of his internationals. Finally, Clermont will find its loyal public for its premiere at the Marcel-Michelin stadium with the arrival of Castres Olympique.
Finally, the only match scheduled for Sunday: the clash between Toulouse and Toulon. For this first duel of the season, the Springbok Cheslin Kolbe bought by the Toulonnais from the Rouge et Noir will not be on the field, injured. Winners of La Rochelle (20-16), the Toulousains will want to follow the rival Var, hung by Montpellier (24-24).
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