For its first match since January 2 after being struck by several cases of Covid-19, Stade Rochelais made short work, Friday, of Aviron Bayonnais (40-3), at the Marcel-Deflande stadium .
The Maritimes have scored six tries, including two doubles from their internationals: number 8 Grégory Alldritt and hooker Pierre Bourgarit, who had already scored a double recently against Agen.
With this success, La Rochelle temporarily takes the lead of the Top 14, in front of Stade Toulousain which moves Saturday to the red lantern, the SUA.
Bayonne remains 12th but under the threat of Montpellier, which receives Lyon on Saturday.
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