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0:00:16 > 0:00:19- As the national side - lost to Wales on Friday...
0:00:20 > 0:00:24- ..French attention - returned to the Top Quatorze.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27- The front runners, Racing - were home in Paris...
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- ..with Clermont at their stronghold - in the massif central.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- Before moving - up the country's spine...
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- ..we start at Toulon - at the Stade Felix Mayol.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- Toulon were eyeing the top spot - when they welcomed Brive.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- The supporters were relieved to - hear...
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- ..that James O'Connor's condition - wasn't serious...
0:00:50 > 0:00:52- ..after being ill last week.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- This is the best opportunity so far - for the home team.
0:00:57 > 0:01:02- They've set up a rolling maul - at the back of the line-out.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- The little train - starts to chug forward.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- They go for the try line.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- Brive must have - brought that down illegally.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- It's an early penalty - try for the home side.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20- What will they do this time?
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- It's messy but the hooker, Orioli, - cleans it up.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- Pelissie finds Vermeulen, - the South African giant.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- Pelissie has to dig the ball out.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- Armitage feeds Taofifenua.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- The international lock - gives them go forward.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- It comes back to the blind side.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- Ma'a Nonu out to Josua Tuisova.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- The Fijian splashes down.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57- Do Brive have an answer?
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- They've been second best in - every aspect of play so far.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- They're moving forward now - with the driving maul.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- The lock breaks free, - they need quick ball.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- The long pass out by Mathieu Ugalde.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- Quick hands from Mignardi and - another Fijian, Masilevu, crosses.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- It's a wonderful try for Brive.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- It's more of the same from Toulon.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41- Vermeulen sets up the driving maul.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- Brive have no answer to this tactic.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- Once again, they must - have taken it down illegally.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- The referee agrees - and he's playing advantage.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- Germain goes for it, - but he's missed the ball.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- The fullback made a mess.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- That is incredible from - Delon Armitage to catch the ball.
0:03:17 > 0:03:18- Has he got it down?
0:03:21 > 0:03:22- We might see from this angle.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- Yes he has, that's miraculous stuff - from the Englishman.
0:03:27 > 0:03:33- Rumour has it he's headed - to Bath next season.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- Toulon are on the opposition 5m line - at the start of the second half.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- The driving maul once again.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- They've had so much success...
0:03:48 > 0:03:51- ..from this tactic - this season and this match.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- They're moving forward, - will they cross this time?
0:03:55 > 0:03:56- Who's in control?
0:03:56 > 0:03:57- It's the lock!
0:03:59 > 0:04:01- It's a try for the lock Taofifenua!
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- This match has been won - amongst the forwards.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- That's another example.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- Vermeulen, Pelissie to Tom Taylor.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- The Kiwi breaks. - Does he have the pace?
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- He's there!
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- The referee has seen something. - He just wants to check.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- Is there crossing? No, there isn't.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- He cut through the defence - like a hot knife through butter.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- Tom Taylor does brilliantly - to get there.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- A great try from the - former Crusaders fly half.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- What do Brive have left to offer?
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- That's a neat little move. It's - the replacement hooker who crosses.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- It's Da Ros. - The try has been awarded.
0:05:03 > 0:05:09- Toulon have been head and shoulders - better than their opponents today.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- Toulon spread it out wide.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- Bastareaud, Armitage. - The ball is spilt.
0:05:18 > 0:05:24- Mikautadze sets it up. Out the back - to Quade Cooper who sees the space.
0:05:27 > 0:05:28- Here's Drew Mitchell.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- Out of my way he says to Masilevu.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40- The Australian, Quade Cooper, - spotted his fellow countryman.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42- He saw the space he had.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- He used his power and speed - to cross in the corner.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- Despite the horrible conditions - and wet weather...
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- ..Toulon have given us - quite a show today.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- To stay in the race, - Clermont also needed a victory.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- It was on the cards considering - their opponents were Oyonnax.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- Oyonnax have conceded - the most points...
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- ..in this season's Top Quartoze.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20- The first scrum of the game.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- The referee gives - the free kick to Oyonnax.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- Cibray takes it quickly - and Ursache takes it on.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- It's a good start by the visitors - and they have an advantage.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- They are trying to spin it early on.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- They are looking for gaps.
0:06:42 > 0:06:47- Cibray keeps it moving and - Sobela receives it back inside.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- There in support is the - ever youthful, Tonga'uiha.
0:06:53 > 0:06:58- Cibray to Power and Etienne. - They are flowing here.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03- Pune to Sheridan. - This is very threatening.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07- Ursache is there again - and be breaks away.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- Ursache has scored for Oyonnax.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- They deserve that - for starting so well.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18- Ursache was the main man.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22- Parra is starting to take charge.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27- Clermont are trying to - get back into to it with Nakaitaci.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- Parra to James.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- There's a penalty as Toeava gets it.
0:07:35 > 0:07:41- Out to Strettle who heads for the - corner but Etienne makes the tackle.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- We'll come back for the kick.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- Parra with Clermont's first chance.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- That's a clean strike.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59- It's 3-7.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Oyonnax have the lead. - Can they hold their ground here?
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- The referee thinks not.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15- He's dismissed the condition - of the pitch. Clerc is penalized.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- Parra can give his team the lead - for the first time.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- Parra with 26 minutes on the clock.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29- Four successful kicks for him.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32- 12-10.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- The international scrum half - is in total control.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- Lapandry was in support.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- Parra finds James again.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- James feeds Toeava who finds a gap.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- Toeava is finally tackled.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- Out to Rougerie - who cuts back inside.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- Ulugia, the hooker, charges - as the pressure increases.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- Tonga'uiha is digging for it.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- He must be offside.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12- It's another penalty and - another chance for Morgan Parra.
0:09:16 > 0:09:17- Five out of five so far.
0:09:18 > 0:09:23- The gap extends to five points. - 18-13 at the break.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- Clermont have moved up a gear - since the break after a lecture.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- Raphael Chaume has it as - advantage is signalled.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- The backs are waiting and James - with the long pass to Fofana.
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- Yato steps inside and - Fofana has wrapped around.
0:09:45 > 0:09:46- At last, a Clermont try.
0:09:48 > 0:09:54- Fofana spotted the flanker on the - wing and found space outside him.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- James with the long ball to Toeava.
0:10:00 > 0:10:05- He looks for a gap and keeps going - as the defenders close around him.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Clermont will want to strike. - Chaume keeps the move alive.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- James to Rougerie to John Ulugia.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- The gap must be there. - Parra pops it up for Nakaitaci.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- A second try for Clermont.
0:10:21 > 0:10:22- The home team are on top.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- Wave after wave of attacks - with plenty of support runners.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- The skilful winger was in - the right place at the right time.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- A rare chance for Oyonnax - in this half.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- Cibray, Etienne, Ursache.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48- Etienne had no option but to kick.
0:10:50 > 0:10:54- Nakaitaci beats the first man - and he's away to the races.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- He's ripped the Oyonnax defence - asunder and Toeava will score.
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- A try for the fullback. - Three tries in eight minutes.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- The result is in the bag.
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- Fancy footwork by the winger.
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- His pace and instinctive nose - for a gap set up the fullback.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20- Jacquet wins the line.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- The drive is being - controlled by Fritz Lee.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- Back it comes. - Radosavljevic to Lopez.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- More to come from Rougerie.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- They go up a gear near the try line.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- Radosavljevic fed Debaty's charge.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- Westhuizen, the hooker, - is digging for it.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- He's held up - before he gets to the line.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- Radosavljevic feeds the backs.
0:12:01 > 0:12:07- Fofana to Lapandry who cuts inside - to score Clermont's fourth try.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- The flanker scores.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- They needed another try - for the bonus point.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- Nice handling and support running.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- It was easy for Lapandry at the end.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- Clermont have been - slow starters once again.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26- They've secured - a handsome win in the end...
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- ..with excellent play - and some high quality tries.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- Comfortable wins for - two of the leading teams.
0:12:34 > 0:12:40- After the break, Racing will try - to remain top by beating Castres.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- Back in two minutes.
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0:12:51 > 0:12:55- No team has won more games in the - Top 14 this season than Racing.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- Castres travelled to Paris...
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- ..hoping to deny them their - twentieth win in the championship.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- The scrum was the platform for - Castres' famous victory...
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- ..over Racing in the Stade Pierre - Antoine back in November.
0:13:14 > 0:13:17- They're showing their strength - again early on.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21- Ben Urdapilleta.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- The first chance for points.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29- The Argentinian outside-half - doesn't often miss.
0:13:29 > 0:13:33- Only Castres and Agen - have beaten Racing this season.
0:13:35 > 0:13:40- The young scrum-half, - Xavier Chauveau, for Racing.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- A little bit loose. - It's a bit scrappy.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- Goosen up from the back.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52- Szarzewski out to Nyanga, - both former internationals now.
0:13:52 > 0:13:57- Imhoff the Argentinian, - who scored one of the four tries...
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- ..in the win against Grenoble - last week.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- Dan Carter is out at centre today.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- But this is Julien Brugnaut, - the loose-head prop.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- Excellent defending by Castres.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- They're keeping the league leaders - at bay.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21- The referee is signalling advantage - to Racing.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28- Here they come again, led by - Francois van der Merwe this time.
0:14:29 > 0:14:30- Nyanga is missed out.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- Imhoff through the gap. Oh my!
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- Had Dan Carter been there, - but it was Remi Tales.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- A missed opportunity.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- Back all the way to the far side.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- Offending in the ruck.
0:14:54 > 0:14:55- Carter.
0:14:55 > 0:15:00- Why on earth are they playing the - best outside-half at centre?
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- Laurent Travers, - formerly of Castres.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- They were champions under him - some three seasons ago.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15- Excellent work by Castres to stop - that drive from the line.
0:15:17 > 0:15:18- This is a mess.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- Chauveau the scrum-half - is behind the maul.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- Racing can't get on the front foot.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- Szarzewski maybe. - Chauveau loses possession.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- Castres react first through - the captain Rodrigo Capo Ortega.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37- Urdapilleta. - Castres are going for it.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- They have David Smith - on the outside.
0:15:40 > 0:15:45- Here he is. He scored an - interception try against Clermont.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Palis. That was a hopeless pass.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- Racing are attacking again.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57- They need patience.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- It's in short supply in Paris - tonight.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- Racing are yet to get - on the scoreboard.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- Chauveau. - Mike Phillips is on the bench.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17- For how long, I wonder?
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- Chauveau played well - against Grenoble last week.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- We've heard quite a lot of the - referee's whistle already.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- The referee is Salem Attalah.
0:16:32 > 0:16:33- Dan Carter.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- He evens up the score.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- He gives the crowd - something to cheer about.
0:16:44 > 0:16:45- Urdapilleta.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- That wasn't a bad kick by Caminati.
0:16:51 > 0:16:52- He collects his own kick.
0:16:53 > 0:16:54- Castres.
0:16:56 > 0:17:02- Their run of 40 unbeaten home games - against Clermont ended last week.
0:17:03 > 0:17:08- They're looking for the double in - Colombes on a cold night in Paris.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- They have the wind at their backs - during this first half.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- It's very bumpy at the moment.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Defences have been strong...
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- ..but we've seen frequent errors - in the opening thirty minutes.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- David Smith on his second visit - to Paris this week.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- He returned to Castres crestfallen..
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- ..when it emerged that he'd played - for the New Zealand Sevens team.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- Otherwise he'd have been - in Cardiff last night.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- Kockott whips out the pass.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- David Smith waits but there's no way - through for the Samoan-born winger.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48- This time, perhaps.
0:17:48 > 0:17:50- That was a handy kick - from Urdapilleta.
0:17:51 > 0:17:52- Caminati is through.
0:17:52 > 0:17:54- Hallelujah! A try at last.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- Vision by Urdapilleta. - He had to reach for the pass.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- He saw Caminati out on the left.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- That was a lovely kick, - inch-perfect.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20- It's 10-3 at the start - of this second half.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22- There's one score in it. Kockott.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- That one went to no-man's-land.
0:18:25 > 0:18:31- If anyone can inject some pace - into proceedings, it's Marc Andreu.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- Not this time. - The whistle rings out once again.
0:18:38 > 0:18:39- Urdapilleta.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- To stretch the gap to 10 points.
0:18:43 > 0:18:44- He's done that.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- It was 34-8 - in the corresponding fixture.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- Christophe Urios - isn't celebrating yet.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- Kockott sends it high once again.
0:19:02 > 0:19:03- Nobody claimed it.
0:19:04 > 0:19:05- Racing counter.
0:19:05 > 0:19:09- At last, Goosen feeds Andreu.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- That was a big hit on him - from Caminati.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15- That has ignited the crowd - once more.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- The referee, - Salem Attalah, plays on.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- He needs to have - his eyes everywhere.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- The big prop, Ben Tameifuna - took the ball up.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- You wouldn't think Racing are top - the league after this performance.
0:19:41 > 0:19:46- Castres are eighth and hope to climb - to the all important sixth spot.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- They're facing the gun barrel - once more.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- Carter keeps Racing - within touching distance.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- There are fifteen minutes to go.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04- The Racing supporters - are starting to wonder.
0:20:05 > 0:20:09- They're looking at their watches - as Nyanga took that one in.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- Masoe and Carizza, the Argentinian, - are in support.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- It's like an United Nations team - in Paris.
0:20:15 > 0:20:17- Imhoff came in off his wing.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- He's another Argentinian.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22- He breaks down the middle. - Where's the support?
0:20:23 > 0:20:24- It's slow arriving.
0:20:25 > 0:20:30- Is there a way through - and a way back for Racing Metro?
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- Will Castres take the double here?
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- The referee plays advantage - for the Parisians.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- Carter cuts the gap again - with his third drop goal.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- Phillips digs for the ball, - the clock has turned red.
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- Castres go in over the ball, - they've won it too.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- Look at their faces!
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- Castres and Christophe Urios - have completed the double.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- It's Racing's third loss - of the season.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- They topped the league this morning.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- Urdapilleta drills the ball - into touch.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- It's another notable victory - for the visitors.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- Here's a quick look - at the weekend's results.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- Stade's poor season continues.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- They lost 18-33 at home to Grenoble.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- Agen got the best of La Rochelle - in the weekend's closest match.
0:21:28 > 0:21:33- As we've already seen, Toulon - and Clermont's results were similar.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- Both scored 44 points - in their home games.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- Bordeaux-Begles won 3-15 - away at Pau.
0:21:41 > 0:21:46- Castres' victory over Racing - was the weekend's shock result.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- It's all change at the top.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52- Racing have yielded - their place to Toulon...
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- ..despite the Parisians - having a game in hand.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- Clermont are third - with Bordeaux coming in fourth.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- Toulouse could open up a gap between - the top five and the rest...
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- ..if they beat Montpellier.
0:22:04 > 0:22:05- In the lower half...
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- ..it's still surprising that - Stade Francais are in trouble.
0:22:09 > 0:22:14- The most surprising move is - Agen moving off the bottom.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- Nicky Robinson's side - now prop up the table.
0:22:18 > 0:22:24- We'll be back with an update on - Tuesday night. Until then, goodbye.
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