Rowing sinks the CO
Rowing still as intractable at home.
Bayonne has indeed signed a tenth victory at home this season, beating Castres (41-10), on the occasion of the 19th day of the Top 14. Undefeated at Jean-Dauger, the promoted Basque is now fifth and consolidates his place in the top 6 and can, more than ever, believe in qualifying for the finals.
For the CO, on the other hand, there was no shock for the first of Jeremy Davidson, who arrived this week after the dismissal of Pierre-Henry Broncan.
The Tarn club, finalist last season, will have to fight to save its place in the elite.
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LOU and UBB festivals
At the same time, Lyon hit hard by correcting Racing 92 (45-11).
The Rhodaniens - who signed a fifth success in a row - scored four tries, in the wake of an overpowering Joshua Tuisova.
The LOU, third, consolidates its place on the podium of the Top 14. The Ile-de-France residents have once again shown inconstancy and come out of the top 6. Big card also for the Union Bordeaux-Bègles which crushed Perpignan (43-7 ) in Chaban-Delmas.
The Girondins scored six tries and won the attacking bonus, they go back to 6th place.
Stade Rochelais without convincing
In addition, La Rochelle was hardly reassured at home by painfully overcoming Brive (32-16), now trained by his former mentor Patrice Collazo.
The Maritimes, who have already conceded three losses at home this season, delivered a mixed game.
The victory is there, but the way leaves something to be desired.
Even if the Rochelais ended up winning the offensive bonus thanks to a late try from Botia (78th).