Top 14 ranking. Castres got scared, Toulouse reacts and Racing 92 offers itself a feat
Castres in hot water (26-22)
Opposed to the Palois, the men of Pierre-Henry Broncan scared each other, and almost conceded their first defeat of the season at home. In a padlocked match from start to finish, the Castres found the fault at the end of the match, thanks to Botitu, after yet another ball carried. Not flamboyant and countered by a team of Paul relaxed, Urdapilleta’s teammates provided the essentials against a direct opponent. From now on, the two teams separate the same number of points in the general classification, on the verge of relegation places, with 25 units each. On the Pau side, regrets were present at the end of the match, in particular for this try refused to Hewat, which would obviously have changed the turn of this meeting.
The only away victory of this 12th day of Top 14and she is signed by Racing 92. This last match, which ended this Top 14 weekend, ended in a big victory for the Parisians on the lawn of Toulon. Iribaren’s teammates presented a very reworked team to face RC Toulon, but force of envy and self-sacrifice, the Racingmens achieved a small feat. This match, which was a spectacle for us, was a bit dull, and the discipline of the Parisians, followed by the quality of their scorers, made the difference. Antoine Gilbert masterfully led his teammates, almost making the Scottish tightrope walker forget, Finn Russell. On the Rade side, it’s a disappointment for the Azema-Mignoni duo, and this defeat repositions Toulon in 8th place in the Top 14. On the other hand, Racing 92 is now the runner-up in the championship.
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Stade Toulousain reacted (34-13)
Offensive bonus for Ugo Mola’s men! The Toulouse were opposed to a brave team Perpignanwho was able to play evenly during the first half hour, before conceding two trials in quick succession through Lebel and Roumat. Despite an irreproachable state of mind, the Perpignanais suffered the law of the internationals of Toulouse, who were back to clean up the red and black house. Accompanied by a Romain Ntamack great evenings, and a Thomas Ramos Faced with irreproachable posts, Toulouse retains its place as leader of the Top 14, even if everything has not been perfect. Note the entry into play ofAntoine Dupontwho returned to the pitch after his red card againstSouth Africa.
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Paris takes serious options on qualification (27-14)
the French Stadium received the ogre from La Rochelle, and had to react after a defeat suffered at home against Toulon. It was chosen made for the men of Quesada, who despite an approximate start to the match, were able to find the fault in the defense of the Maritimes. Thanks to a solid conquest, and a Sekou Macalou in international form, the Parisians snatch an improved success at the last minute, which gives them a real option on qualification. As for them, the Rochelais did not score any points during the second period, and were too wait-and-see to hope for a result in the capital. In terms of the ranking, Paris is on the last step of the podium, while La Rochelle is right behind in fourth place.
In other matches, UBB took the offensive bonus point against Briveand Bayonne won at home against Lyonnais came with intentions. The ASM dominated the MHR, in a very tight match.
#TOP14 – D12
Enjoy one last look at the rankings 👀 because it will stay warm until boxing day! 🎄 Next week European parenthesis for all our teams 🇫🇷🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/8lzXXRppZ5— TOP 14 Rugby (@top14rugby) December 4, 2022