The situation settles in Top 14 at the end of the 25th and penultimate day. Castres Olympique is still in contention for a place in the final phase, thanks to its victory in Brive (28-33). By winning the defensive bonus, the CAB ensures its maintenance in the elite. Before the clash between Toulouse and Clermont this Saturday evening, the Stade Rochelais temporarily seized first place in the standings after their enhanced victory over Pau (51-27). Next week, the Maritimes will travel to Clermont to try to win a place in the first two, synonymous with direct qualification for the semi-finals.
The Section Paloise, 13th with 41 points, will be fighting to the end to avoid the place of play-off because, at the same time, Aviron Bayonnais, 12th with 44 points, lost in Montpellier (23-19 ), recent winner of the Challenge Cup.
The MHR, after a chaotic season, ensured its maintenance in Top 14. The ordeal of Agen, fourteen from the 35th minute, continues with a large defeat to Armandie against Racing 92 (14-47).
The SUA conceded… eight tries, including a hat-trick from Gaël Fickou.
The Ile-de-France residents, 3rd with 73 points, validate their ticket for the final stages and can claim to finish in the first places.
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