La Rochelle ends its black series against Toulouse, Bordeaux continues… The forecasts for the 15th day
TOP 14 – La Rochelle puts an end to its negative streak against Stade Toulousain, Bordeaux continues against Bayonne. Brive, the only team to lose at home, Clermont revives against Perpignan, Pau has Lyon, Castres still loses far from Pierre-Fabre, Montpellier wins the shock against Racing 2… Here are the forecasts for the 15th day of the Top 14!
Bordeaux – Bayonne
After its victory in La Rochelle and against Montpellier at home, Bordeaux welcomes Bayonnais in great shape. The Girondins intend to continue with a third victory and continue their rise in the standings. But faced with confident Sky and White, the task will not be so simple. With a big scrum the Basques could well pose big problems for the Bordeaux forwards. But with the support of Chaban-Delmas, it is the UBB that should win.
Our prediction: Victory for Bordeaux
Clermont-Perpignan
After a hectic period of celebration in Auvergne, with the defeat in Brive and the card conceded to the Michelin against Toulouse, Clermont should find colors against Perpignan. In what could be a game of fear, given the dynamics of the two teams, it is Jono Gibbes’ players who should have revived. But on the Catalan side, making a move outside would be synonymous with slowing down and they will surely pose big problems for the Clermont defense.
Our prediction: Victory of Clermont
Brive – Toulon
If the arrival of Patrice Collazo breathed a breath of fresh air into the Brive ranks with two victories, a first against Clermont then a second on the lawn of Lyon, the reception of Toulon should not smile on the Corréziens. Revengeful after the defeat in Bayonne, the RCT is moving with the ambition of re-entering the Top 6. Faced with a team from Brive, which is regaining its colours, the game looks tight but the players from La Rade, with their individualities could well to clinch the only away victory of this day.
Our prediction: Victory for Toulon
Paris – Lyon
The Pau Section must revive after the heavy defeat suffered at the French Stadium and zero points taken for seven games. Faced with the men of Xavier Garbajosa, the Section should be able to count on the support of its Hameau public to sign a victory and restart the march forward. On the Lyon side, the defeat against Brive marked the spirits and the ambition to catch up in Béarn is not to be underestimated. If victory seems difficult to envisage, taking a point outside is not to be excluded.
Our prediction: Victory of Pau
French Stadium – Castres
Surprising second in the championship, the Parisians intend to capitalize well against Castres at home this weekend. Second-best team at home, Stade Français hopes to take advantage of the difficulties in Tarn to score points away from home this season. With a strong conquest and three-quarters in the leg, Gonzalo Quesada’s men will undoubtedly be victorious once again at Jean-Bouin on Saturday at the end of the afternoon.
Our prediction: Victory for Stade Français
La Rochelle – Toulouse
And if the incredible black series of Stade Rochelais against Stade Toulouse stopped this weekend? After nine defeats in a row against the men of Ugo Mola, La Rochelle this Saturday has the opportunity to put an end to it. With the great workforce review of the Garonne, and many packages in the maritime ranks, the shock looks a little less attractive than on paper. In this context, it is the Rochelais who should take the opportunity to win this meeting at the top.
Our prediction: Victory for La Rochelle
Montpellier – Racing 92
It is the shock of this 15th day of Top 14. Racing 92 moves on the lawn of the champion of France in title. If Racing remains on a successful performance in Castres, Montpellier must revive after its setback in Bordeaux. The Héraultais at home will undoubtedly be the best armed in this shock and will resume their route to the top of the rankings after the meeting. But beware all the same of the Parisians who are able to exploit outside, like their victory on the lawn of Mayol.
Our prediction: Victory for Montpellier