On the occasion of the 19th day of the Top 14, Montpellier conceded a sixth consecutive defeat - the fourth since the arrival of Philippe Saint-André to replace Xavier Garbajosa - against Lyon (16-21).
The Lou scored three tries, while the MHR “shone” by its offensive ineffectiveness (only three penalties registered), before saving the honor by Dervergie at the end of the match.
It is also the fifth loss at home for the Hérault this season.
The LOU straightens the bar after being swept on the lawn of the UBB (31-9) during his last outing.
At the same time, ASM Clermont-Auvergne, after snatching a draw from Bordeaux-Bègles (16-16) last week, swept Castres Olympique (59-19) by scoring seven tries, with doubles from Raka and Fourcade.
The Auvergnats, after ups and downs, go on to a third game without defeat (two wins, one draw).
The OC sees its series of three consecutive successes stop at the Michelin stadium.
Finally, Stade Toulousain, with all of its vital forces, crushed the red lantern Agen (0-59) in Armandie, who has still not won this season after 15 games.
Ugo Mola's players registered nine tries, Mathis Lebel signing a hat-trick.
By beating the record for points scored away from home this season, the Rouge et Noir are back in charge of the Top 14, ahead of Stade Rochelais.
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