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0:00:15 > 0:00:17- Welcome to the Top 14.
0:00:17 > 0:00:22- It's a weekend when many teams - played rearranged fixtures.
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- Back in February, - Bordeaux Begles beat Toulon 15-12.
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- That result gave the top half - of the table an unreal look.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- These were the games - to put that right.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- The two games we have are - Oyonnax and Agen at the bottom...
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- ..and the top-six clash - between Montpellier and Racing.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- We'll start with Oyonnax, - who are bottom of the Top 14...
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- ..against Agen, - the team one place above them.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- Both teams have managed to win - only three games this season.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- This is a battle for pride - more than anything.
0:01:04 > 0:01:09- A nervous start. Two teams - who are longing for a victory.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11- Agen are on the charge.
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- They've almost got there. - They're over the line.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18- Have they grounded the ball?
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- The Welshman, Luke Hamilton - is the fair-haired player.
0:01:27 > 0:01:32- Here he is, he's about to get there, - but he's short of the line.
0:01:36 > 0:01:37- No try.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- Wannenburg, the Springbok.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- He offloads.
0:01:46 > 0:01:47- Oyonnax.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50- This a new artificial pitch.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- That helps to move the ball wide.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- Advantage is being played.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- They're trying - to carve out something.
0:01:59 > 0:02:00- Codjo, the winger.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- Oyonnax once more are - facing a defensive wall.
0:02:08 > 0:02:13- It's a strong one, - but advantage was being played.
0:02:20 > 0:02:21- In from the side.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- An early opportunity - for Nicky Robinson.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30- The Welshman is 34 years old now.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- That left foot - is as accurate as ever.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- It's very untidy - but somehow, Agen win the ball.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- It's Hamilton again, - the former Cardiff Blues player.
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- He's the top tackler in the Top 14.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04- He's made quite an impression - in Agen.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- Advantage is being played - for the visitors.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- They want more than advantage. - They put in the high kick.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- They try to create problems - but they haven't succeeded.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- They'll come back for the penalty.
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- That's Jenneker, the hooker, - going in from the side.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- Burton Francis.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- Like Nicky Robinson, he succeeds - and the teams are level.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Nnomo, the prop.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- He's strong and powerful.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- That was a late tackle - but we're playing on.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- Agen have had a lot - of the early possession.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- They haven't managed to score a try.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- Two teams that are at the bottom.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- Two teams that feel they must win - to have any hope of staying up.
0:04:26 > 0:04:31- An away win for Agen - would be quite something.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- The advantage - is still there for them.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37- They have nothing to lose.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- Francis with the little kick.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- We'll come back for the penalty.
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- Jenneker, the hooker, was late. - There was no use of the arms.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- Jerome Garces - thinks it deserves a yellow card.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- Jenneker shakes his head.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06- There's no point complaining.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- It's easy for Francis.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13- Agen are back in the lead.
0:05:24 > 0:05:25- What do Agen have to offer?
0:05:26 > 0:05:29- Back in the top division after - a few seasons in the second tier.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- Bales, the scrum half!
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- Like the Red Sea parting.
0:05:35 > 0:05:36- So easy in the end.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- Possession was put on a plate - and Bales dummied.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- Despite a bit of a stumble, there - was no stopping the scrum half.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- Nicky Robinson with the high kick - as advantage is being played.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- There's snow on that one!
0:05:54 > 0:05:55- Where will it land?
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- It bounces one way and then another.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- The try has been scored by Tawalo.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- The referee wants a word - with the TMO.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- That was knocked forward.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- No try but a chance for another - three points for Robinson.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- Once again, he's accurate - and they're within reach.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Bales hesitated. - It's an interception from Yobo.
0:06:26 > 0:06:31- It's a race between Yobo and Sadie.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- Yobo! Is he over?
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- The TMO will decide once again.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- It looks like he was pushed.
0:06:40 > 0:06:41- A penalty try.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- SECOND HALF
0:06:46 > 0:06:47- Very untidy.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- Gunther knocked the ball on.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54- Can Agen counter-attack - from this position?
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- That's what they do through - the New Zealand winger, Tilsley.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- Francis is in support.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- Francis to Sadie.
0:07:04 > 0:07:05- Sadie!
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- What a try for Agen.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- From one end of the pitch - to the other.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- Oyonnax know that you have to win - your home games.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- They are so close. - It's the captain, Hansell-Pune.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- On the blind side with Metz.
0:07:31 > 0:07:36- You can't afford to lose home games - when you're at the bottom.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- You have to create something. - They are within reach!
0:07:43 > 0:07:45- They're over the try line.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54- Jerome Garces is having a chat.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- He doesn't want to use the TMO.
0:07:58 > 0:07:59- The assistant agrees.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- The try has been...
0:08:04 > 0:08:06- ..well. what is the decision?
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- No TMO, but it's a try for Gunther, - a try for Oyonnax.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- It's all square - in the final ten minutes.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23- Maybe these ten minutes...
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- ..will decide the future of both - of these clubs in the top division.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- Oyonnax are on the charge - and the try has come!
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- Wannenburg, the No.8.
0:08:37 > 0:08:38- The pressure was too much.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- Weak tackling from a tired defence.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- Wannenburg, - the international Springbok.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51- The former Ulster player - came in on the angle.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- The all-important try for Oyonnax.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- Agen haven't given up the ghost - and here they come once again.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- The offload to Sadie.
0:09:07 > 0:09:13- Tilsley has one man to beat - and Robinson is shoved aside.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15- Agen have struck back.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- Tilsley had plenty to do.
0:09:23 > 0:09:28- He shrugged off two tackles - to score the try.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32- Now then, Burton Francis.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- To bring the scores level.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- Huge pressure on Francis.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- The cheers indicate - that he has missed.
0:09:45 > 0:09:46- Relief for Oyonnax.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50- One last scrum.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- Agen have battled to the very end.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- Robinson knows that he - can just kick into touch.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- Huge relief for Oyonnax.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- They've beaten their rivals - at the bottom of the table.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- A victory for Oyonnax.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- What about the other end - of the table?
0:10:12 > 0:10:16- Montpellier take on Racing in a - couple of minutes after the break.
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0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Welcome back for the - big game from Montpellier.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- Racing 92, the team - leading the Top Quatorze...
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- ..were the visitors - to the Altrad Stadium.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- The capital city boys - had already won 13 league games.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- But Montpellier were racing up - the table after three wins in a row.
0:10:41 > 0:10:46- A fourth win would lift them - right into contention.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- This is a game Montpellier - have to win to retain any hope...
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- ..of being in the mix for the - big prize at the end of the season.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- They've found their feet - under Jake White.
0:11:03 > 0:11:08- Racing 92 with the - first run by Johan Goosen.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- Excellent work by - Bismarck du Plessis.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- The former Springbok hooker booted - it upfield and created pressure.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- He's put Racing - back on their own line.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- You can't better this bit of action.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- He stole the ball - under the noses of Racing 92.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- The winger was left - with little option.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- Five minutes on the clock and a - promising position for Montpellier.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- The Altrad Stadium is full today.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- Montpellier have won their last - three games. Bismarck du Plessis.
0:11:49 > 0:11:50- He's over.
0:11:53 > 0:11:58- His work in the loose set up the - line-out and the chance to score.
0:12:02 > 0:12:08- Excellent play between Pierre Spies - and Bismarck du Plessis.
0:12:10 > 0:12:16- This is a rearranged fixture after - the atrocities in Paris in November.
0:12:17 > 0:12:22- Is this the side Labit and Travers - would have picked for Racing 92...
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- ..were there not crucial games - in Europe on the horizon?
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- The ineffectual kick - is run back by Nagusa.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- He ran straight into Remi Tales.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- Montpellier have a really heavy - brigade to call upon up front.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- Their natural game is - the forceful, front-on bombardment.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- Followed by a - quick release of backs.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- This game is perfect - for Montpellier.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- Benoit Paillaugue over the 22.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- Back to Benjamin Fall.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- He scored one of his team's four - tries against Oyonnax last week.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- There are plenty of men - on the overlap.
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- Jacques Du Plessis - out to Francois Steyn.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- A second try for Montpellier.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- The initial break was by - Benoit Paillaugue.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- The support runner - may have been tackled high.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- The referee played - a great advantage.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- Du Plessis fed Steyn.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- Another ball is lost by Racing 92.
0:13:35 > 0:13:36- Pierre Spies strides away.
0:13:37 > 0:13:43- Montpellier have seven Springboks - in their line-up today.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- They're all playing under - the stewardship of Jake White.
0:13:49 > 0:13:54- He's transformed Montpellier's - fortunes in last few weeks.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- They're up to fifth...
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- ..thanks to the efforts of players - like Jacques Du Plessis.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- Has he grounded it?
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- Let's hear the question.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- Try or no try?
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- Did he have control?
0:14:18 > 0:14:19- Total control.
0:14:25 > 0:14:30- The conversion is successful and - Montpellier have scored three tries.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36- Keep Racing from scoring a try and - they will pick up a bonus point too.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- There's no stopping - Pierre Spies this afternoon.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- Listen to the crowd in full voice.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- Montpellier have 17 points - but that can change in a second.
0:14:49 > 0:14:54- Jesse Mogg from Australia and - Catrakilis from South Africa.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- Trinh-Duc is away - on international duty.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- Wave after wave of attacks.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- They are still pounding away - with the Racing try line in sight.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- Not the best pass by Steyn.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- Plenty of time for Akapusi Qera - to offload out of the tackle.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- Nagusa has gone over.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- Timoci Nagusa.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- The man who did the damage - once again was Pierre Spies.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- Paul Willemse was in support.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44- Jesse Mogg also did well.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- This wasn't the best of passes.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- However, Qera had plenty of time - to offload the scoring pass.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- Both Dan Carter and Mike Phillips - are missing today.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03- No Charteris and several others.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- They'll all be back - for the big European matches.
0:16:07 > 0:16:08- Racing 92 lead the table.
0:16:09 > 0:16:14- The have a one point lead on - Clermont. Can they get a score?
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- Chris Masoe looks to the referee. - He's wearing the No.8 shirt.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- This is their - best position of the game.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26- They trail 24-0.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Akapusi Qera is about - to be yellow-carded.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- He's taken the hit for the team.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- Not a popular decision.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- Qera was lying on top of his man.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- SECOND HALF
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- Montpellier are still down to 14 men - but they are still attacking.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- Out to the backs - and Mogg up from fullback.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- He whips the ball out - to Benjamin Fall.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- He secured the bonus point - in Oyonnax last Sunday.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- Montpellier have a tighter hold on - that bonus point now.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- And this try, more than - their performance today...
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- ..won't damage their hopes - in the league.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- Montpellier are keeping - the scoreboard busy.
0:17:38 > 0:17:42- Bismarck du Plessis. - The rolling maul has been set up.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- Akapusi Qera is back on the field...
0:17:45 > 0:17:48- ..driving the train forward towards - the try line.
0:17:48 > 0:17:50- Can he go all the way?
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- He did - but the referee beat him to it.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- An inevitable penalty try - for Montpellier.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- Look at Montpellier - in complete control.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- Racing in total disarray.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- Nothing they could do without - resorting to foul play.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- Laurent Travers, oh dear.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- Into the last quarter.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- Chris Masoe, who has saved Racing - countless times.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- What a tackle by Nagusa.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- Jacques du Plessis - was the first to react.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- Back to Fulgence Ouedraogo, - the international flanker.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39- Benoit Paillaugue to Jesse Mogg.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- He chooses his line...
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- ..like a submarine - towards the try line.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- Racing are taking a beating here.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- Watch that tackle. Remi Tales - was almost chopped in half.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- And then Jesse Mogg. - Smooth and quick passing.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- The Australian is over for a try.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- Racing are going down fighting.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- They score a try from a fantastic - solo effort by Etienne Dussartre.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- But it can only be - a consolation try.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- One wonders again - what would have happened...
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- ..if Racing had a full team, - including Dan Carter, today.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- Even the Montpellier fans - are disappointed he isn't here.
0:19:50 > 0:19:55- Montpellier are back where they want - to be, close to the Racing try line.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- Willemse pulled that down, - shadowing Mickael Ivaldi.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- This would be a popular try.
0:20:03 > 0:20:08- It's there! - An eighth try for Montpellier.
0:20:09 > 0:20:15- The strength of the forwards, again, - carrying the ball to the line.
0:20:18 > 0:20:22- 53-7 and there's time for more.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- See how quickly - the Montpellier defence...
0:20:26 > 0:20:27- ..got up to the ball carrier.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- That was Benjamin Dambielle - passing the ball back.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- But the Montpellier defensive line - doesn't budge.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- There was some shirt-pulling.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- Nagusa takes it quickly.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- He has a quick mind as well. - Can he get there?
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- I think he can!
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- The victory is complete.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- Montpellier have leap-frogged - Bordeaux Begles into fourth place.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- They have a tighter grip - on a top 6 finish...
0:21:06 > 0:21:10- ..and a place in the play-offs, - which once seemed unlikely.
0:21:15 > 0:21:17- Listen to the crowd.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- 60 points to 7.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- Nine tries against one.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- Was there ever such a victory - in the Altrad Stadium?
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- Complete dominance by Montpellier.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- But Racing will be back.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- Here are Saturday's results - in France.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- Stade finally won at Stade Jean - Bouin, with Djibril Camara...
0:21:45 > 0:21:48- ..scoring two of the five tries - against La Rochelle.
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- Confirmation of Montpellier's - glowing performance against Racing.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56- And a sigh of relief from Oyonnax.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01- Pau failed to score a try against - Castres, but seven penalties...
0:22:01 > 0:22:05- ..six by Colin Slade, gave them - their seventh victory of the season.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- With two games being played today...
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- ..here's how the top half - of the table looks.
0:22:13 > 0:22:18- Racing's lead looks precarious, - with Clermont at home to Toulouse.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- A good performance - would see them climb to the top.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- Montpellier climb to fourth, - and they have wind in their sails.
0:22:27 > 0:22:28- They face Agen next.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- In the bottom half, - it looks more unlikely...
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- ..that any of these seven could - finish in the top half.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- Brive and Grenoble - play each other today.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- But there were wins - for three of the bottom four.
0:22:46 > 0:22:49- That means that the gap - between the bottom two teams...
0:22:50 > 0:22:54- ..and those above them has widened, - but Oyonnax have risen above Agen.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- We'll be back Tuesday evening - with the latest from the Top 14.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- Until then, goodbye.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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