Stade Français, which surprised UBB in the last moments at Chaban-Delmas (26-30), grabbed a small place in the ranking and finds itself second in Top 14, three points behind the leader, Racing 92, beaten by Stade Toulousain on Sunday evening (20-27). The top five in the championship, Racing 92, Stade Français, Union Bordeaux Bègles, Stade Toulousain and Toulon are now close at the top of the standings. Despite its success against Section Paloise, Montpellier remains bottom of the championship at mid-season.