The return leg of the Top 14 kicks off this weekend with some exciting posters. After their win in Castres, Clermont are expected to face Lyon while Perpignan and Oyonnax should respond at home… Here are our predictions for Day 14!
Perpignan – Racing 92
Usap seeks Aimé-Giral to welcome the Ile-de-France leader with one ambition: four points for victory. The Catalans did not bring home a point from Lyon Last week, however, Frank Azema’s men caused many problems for the Rhone residents. In contrast, Racing missed a big chance to extend their gap at the top of the Championship by losing to Toulouse. Despite Posolo Tuilagi’s absence, Perpignans have the weapons to bring down Ciel et Blanc…
Our prediction: victory for Perpignan, defensive bonus for Racing 92
Oyonnax – French stadium
Almost the same situation for Oyonnax. If they have long believed in exploitation in Bayonne, if Al Abd’s men eventually fell with weapons in hand, they were rewarded with defensive bonus points. Thirteenth in the top 14, Indino must win against Stade Francais, who are on a roll in Bordeaux. The match promises to be tough until the final moments of the game.
Our prediction: Victory for Oyonnax, defensive bonus for Stade français
Clermont – Lyon
in Auvergne, ASM had a chance to go undefeated against Lou in January. Returning to the Marseille-Michelin Stadium for the first time since December 29 in the top 14, Clermontois will want to delight their audience and, above all, not be trapped by a Lyon team in search of points. With the return of several executives (Couillaud, Berdeau, Radradra…), Lyon has serious assets to spoil the party in Clermont.
Our prediction: Victory for Clermont
La Rochelle – Montpellier
In Toulon by the duplicates in great weight Rochelle was impressively courageous in Mayol And could have won with a revamped team. By receiving the red light in Montpellier, Stade Rochelle has the chance to validate the great promise it has shown in recent times to put itself back in the race for the top 6. Rochelle wants to take advantage of the doubles to make a big move in MHR LA, so Cistes has been gaining momentum for several weeks.
Our prediction: victory for La Rochelle, defensive bonus for Montpellier
Pau – Castres
Both teams lost last week and need to bounce back. The Pau division earned a bonus point in Montpellier And don’t want to leave the top 6 a few hours before the break. In contrast, Olympique Castres are reeling from four straight defeats in the Top 14 and will have to stage a coup to avoid a continued drop in the rankings. Without Julian Dumora, Tarnai will have to tighten up if they are to hope to make a dent in Bern.
Our prediction: Victory for Pau
Toulouse – Bayonne
The people of Toulouse can laugh After his success in racing. Ugo Mola’s men are heading in with renewed confidence ahead of hosting Bayonne and know they must confirm their good performances on Ile-de-France soil. Rowing will trap the reigning French champions, who nearly stunned Bordeaux-Bagels a few weeks ago.
Our prediction: An improved victory for Toulouse
Toulon – Bordeaux-bagels
Sunday evening’s poster presents RCT against UBB in a difficult context for Varois. If they beat La Rochelle last week, Pierre Mignoni’s men are not really reassuring and must pound their fists on the table today. Deprived of almost its entire star-studded back line, UBB will be looking to make amends for their defeat at Chaban-Delmas against the Parisians…
Our prediction: Victory for Toulon, loss for Bordeaux-Bagels with a defensive bonus
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