Racing 92 never stops winning.
Rather laborious in the first period, the Ciel et Blancs won with the offensive bonus against Perpignan at La Défense Arena (44-20), during the 10th day of the Top 14. They thus sign a third consecutive victory in the league and can hope settle more comfortably in the top 6.
However, the Racingmen were mistreated in the game against the Usapists who bravely played their luck.
The Perpignanais were even rewarded with a try from Tristan Tedder (3-5, 12th) then Boris Goutard, who came to conclude a long offensive sequence (6-12, 29th).
Under water, Laurent Travers' men still reduced the score before the break.
On a ruck, Nolann Le Garrec managed to find Lauret, who went flat in the Perpignan in-goal (11-14, 32nd).
Finn Russell, the X factor of the meeting
And to win, the Parisians were able to count on a gala Finn Russell.
Entering the game at the break, the Scot completely changed the face of his team and was the great architect of this victory.
The opening half is at the origin of the Baudonne test, to start the second period well, before registering his transformation quietly (20-14, 42nd).
He thus allowed his people to take the advantage in the score and to fly away thereafter.
⌚️ 78' 📼 #R92USAP
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5/5 for Finn!
💙🤍 44 - 20 🔴🟡 pic.twitter.com/mvbif7vuwp
— Racing 92 (@racing92) November 5, 2022
Very available and very good in the game, Finn Russell was rewarded by going to flatten in the Perpignan in-goal.
On a fine offensive from the Racing attackers, the Scotsman feigned the USAP defense and dove to score his try (25-20, 61st).
Very comfortable at the foot (5/5), he is also at the initiative of Wade's test (37-20, 70th).
Very offensive against the Catalans stunned, the Racingmen then scored a fifth try by Wade, synonymous with an offensive bonus (44-20, 78th).
A great performance for the Parisians which will give them confidence for the rest of the season.
