After a prolific match, Lou defeated Stade Toulousain at Matmut Stadium (31-23).
Three tries on each side (a double from Nakaitaci and another from Arnold for the locals, a double from Delibes and a penalty try for the visitors) and an end of series for the Lyonnais, who remained on three defeats in a row.
The partners of Jonathan Wisniewski, author of two drops, go up to seventh place and return to the race for the play-offs, four points behind the RCT.
For its part, Stade Toulousain, which had not lost since November 1, abandons the lead in La Rochelle for a small point.
He will have the opportunity to resume it in two weeks on the lawn of La Rochelle (March 7).
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