Top 14: Stade Français revives against Montpellier and consolidates its second place


Lester Etien wrestling with Anthony Bouthier JB Autissier / PANORAMIC

After their defeat in Bayonne, the Parisians dominated the Héraultais (27-17), who conceded a fourth loss in a row.

Opening the 19th day of the Top 14, Stade Français Paris won this Saturday against Montpellier at Jean-Bouin (27-17). After a failed start with two tries quickly scored by the Héraultais Cobus Reinach (9th) and Anthony Bouthier (13th), the Parisians, dominating but behind at the break (10-14), gradually caught up with Marcos Kremer (27th), Jeremy Ward (44th), Paul Alo-Emile (67th) and the boot of his opener Joris Segonds (10 points, one penalty and two conversions).

With this success, the Soldats Roses are reviving after their defeat on the wire, last week, in Bayonne (29-26). Gonzalo Quesada’s players thus consolidate their second place in the standings and temporarily return to three points behind leader Toulouse, who host Section Paloise on Saturday evening.

Fourth setback for the MHR

The MHR, reigning French champions but only ninth, is in trouble with a fourth consecutive defeat in the league. Bad dynamics of the team of Philippe Saint-André, six points behind Aviron Bayonnais (6th), to try to qualify for the final stages.



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