Stade Français suffered big scares against Clermont (14-14), but managed to snatch a draw at the last minute thanks to a try from Dakuwaqa (79th), during the 12th day of the Top 14. But what scares for Labit and Ghezal players. Having had a good start to the season, the players from the capital showed inconsistency and excitement during this meeting. But they did not give up and their perseverance was rewarded. Stade Français is third in the standings, but will have to avoid such scares… ASM showed great character to Jean-Bouin, but Christophe Urios’ team cracked again in the final moments. Infuriating.
At the same time, the UBB came close to being beaten in Chaban-Delmas against Bayonne (24-23). The Basques of Camille Lopez, true leader of this team, have long shaken up the UBB. Notably scoring a superb try by Baget, perfectly served at the foot by Lopez, in a copy/paste of the try scored last weekend during the success against Racing 92. But it is Maxime Lucu, the international scrum half , who freed his family at the last minute. Proving that he is in great shape before the Six Nations Tournament, where the Blues will be deprived of Antoine Dupont.
Furthermore, Perpignan did not tremble at the bottom of the ranking and defeated Oyonnax (27-12). Usap signs a third success in a row and leaves the red zone and rises to 11th place. Finally, Racing 92 defeated Castres after a bizarre match (34-30). Kolisi and his teammates alternated the good (with 5 tries) and the more mixed with drops in speed which could have cost them (very) dearly… But the Ciel et Blanc consolidated their position as leader of the Top 14. is surely the main thing before returning to the Champions Cup with a crucial trip to Bath, after two initial setbacks.
The scores of this multiplex: Racing 92 – Castres 34-30 Perpignan – Oyonnax 27-12 Bordeaux-Bègles – Bayonne 24-23 Stade Français – Clermont 14-14
