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0:00:16 > 0:00:20- With seven rounds of games left, - it's as tight as ever at the top.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- The top six teams - go through to the play-offs.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- No teams can rest on their oars - over the coming weeks.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- Later, we'll take a look - at a battle from the bottom half.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36- Oyonnax welcome Grenoble - to the Rhone-Alpes.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- Then, highlights of Clermont's - visit to Toulon's back garden.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- First, we head - to the wine-producing south west.
0:00:45 > 0:00:51- Bordeaux-Begles and Racing 92 - met in a top-half clash.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- Both teams lost last week.
0:00:54 > 0:01:00- With the teams so close, victory - was vital to both on Saturday night.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- It's fourth against fifth - tonight at Stade Matmut Atlantique.
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- Wales play football here against - Slovakia in Euro 2016 in June.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- It's a penalty - for the home side, Bordeaux-Begles.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- Lesgourgues, the scrum half, - took it quickly.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- They lose and regain possession. - The ruck forms.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36- They wait for the ball to come - but Metuisela Talebula picks up!
0:01:36 > 0:01:42- The night's first try goes - to the home team, Bordeaux-Begles.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- Lesgourgues, the scrum half, - took the penalty quickly.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- There he is. Talebula picked up - with no-one in front of him.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- A good try.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- Both teams need a victory - but Racing lost last week.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- They were trounced the previous week - by Montpellier.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- They're playing a bit of rugby - here tonight.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- A number of their stars - are home in Paris.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- No Dan Carter, Mike Phillips - or Luke Charteris.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- There are no Welsh players - playing tonight.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- Nyanga carries strongly.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41- They might be resting some stars - before the game against Toulon...
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- ..in the European - Rugby Champions Cup next week.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- Here's a chance for Johan Goosen - to get Racing's first points.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- He's successful.
0:02:58 > 0:02:59- It's 7-3.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- Possible offside in midfield - by the Bordeaux defence.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- Referee Cedric Marchat - disagrees with me.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- Robinson comes on the angle again.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- He gets close to the line. - Does he lose the ball?
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- Castrogiovanni - gets there and picks up.
0:03:26 > 0:03:31- Advantage, there's a penalty coming. - Bordeaux were killing the ball.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- Tales with the kick.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- Straight out.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- The referee - will come back for the penalty.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- This is a simple chance - for three points.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- The home crowd aren't happy. - Perhaps that's why.
0:03:52 > 0:03:53- Was that knocked on?
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- It doesn't matter, - the penalty will stand.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- The perfect angle from Robinson, - back inside.
0:04:02 > 0:04:07- A chance for Racing's ninth point.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- Goosen makes it 10-9.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- Claassen picks up - and runs straight at Beauxis.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27- He runs straight through Beauxis.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- A try under the posts - for the Racing number eight.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- The charge from the base - of the scrum straight at Beauxis.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- The fly half had no chance.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- Kepu carries it - and there's a chance to go wide.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- Beauxis sees his long pass - go straight to Johan Goosen!
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- Beauxis will not want - to see it again.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- I'm sure Ibanez, the coach...
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- ..will show him this pass...
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- ..a few times on Monday morning.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- Goosen, - the South African fullback...
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- ..profits from his - excellent reading of the game.
0:05:27 > 0:05:32- I didn't expect Racing to be - as competitive as this tonight.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- Goosen hits the line - and throws a nice dummy.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- A second try for the fullback.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- Is anyone else - playing for Racing this evening?
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- A second try for him...
0:05:47 > 0:05:53- ..and a third try of the night - for Racing 92.
0:05:57 > 0:05:58- Can they score a try?
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- They must get the next score - to get anything out of this game.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11- They keep it tight - and with the forwards.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Cazeaux carries the ball strongly.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- Poux hurls himself over the ball.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- It comes back to Taofifenua.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- This isn't a surprise at all. - He is going to the TMO once again.
0:06:27 > 0:06:28- What can we see from here?
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- He stretches with his right arm.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- I think the ball is in contact - with the white line.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- It's not quite possible to see - from this angle.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- Carizza's foot comes in...
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- ..as does Taofifenua's left hand.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- I think he grounded the ball...
0:06:48 > 0:06:51- ..but predictably, Cedric Marchat - doesn't agree with me...
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- ..or with the crowd - at Stade Matmut Atlantique.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- We've had a series of scrums.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- These are eating into the time - Bordeaux have left.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- They have the ascendancy - in this scrum.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- I thought the penalty try - would eventually come...
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- ..but the home side - have now run out of time.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- They need two scores - to win the game...
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- ..one score - to get anything out of the game.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- Pierre Bernard - takes the conversion quickly.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- The home side have 20 points. - Racing 92 have 28.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- I'm not sure - there's enough time remaining.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- There we have it, an away victory - for Racing. I didn't expect this.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- There's the star of the match, - Johan Goosen.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- He has plenty to celebrate - on the journey home to Paris.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- A few debatable decisions - at Stade Matmut Atlantique...
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- ..but the home side's efforts - were in vain.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- The richest clubs in France attract - the biggest names in the game.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- Oyonnax, on the other hand, - recruited poorly over the summer.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- As a result, - they've only won four games.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- Grenoble weren't faring much better - as they prepared to clash this week.
0:08:20 > 0:08:25- The home team would have seen this - as a match to win on Saturday.
0:08:27 > 0:08:33- They are asking questions - by using the forwards in midfield.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- They go wide to Etienne - who's in for Nicky Robinson.
0:08:40 > 0:08:45- Etienne, the fly half, - breaks the line and he keeps going.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- Quick ball - and an overlap on the far side.
0:08:49 > 0:08:50- Codjo scores.
0:08:51 > 0:08:52- The home side score first.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- Etienne was too quick - for the second row.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- He keeps calm - and waits for support to arrive.
0:09:08 > 0:09:13- He sets it all up to leave Codjo - with a stroll to the line.
0:09:23 > 0:09:28- Grenoble will be taking on Connacht - in Europe next week.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- They have a combative pack.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- McLeod, the scrum half, scores.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- The door opened - and the Springbok pounced.
0:09:44 > 0:09:49- Charl McLeod has won one cap for - South Africa against New Zealand.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53- That was too easy.
0:09:57 > 0:10:03- Oyonnax have risked turning down - a relatively easy penalty kick here.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- They're set up for the rolling maul.
0:10:12 > 0:10:14- They are thundering - towards the line.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- They've been dragged down.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21- Romain Poite says it's illegal - and that's a penalty try.
0:10:26 > 0:10:31- The lock, Mathias Marie, - is responsible for dragging it down.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35- Wisniewski, the sub.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- Back to Grice.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42- Wisniewski again. - Great handling by Grenoble.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- They are on the front foot...
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- ..but Tian steals it and he's away.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- Tian for the corner. - He was moaning a minute ago.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- He can celebrate now.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04- Silvere Tian from Cote d'Ivoire - isn't the biggest of players.
0:11:05 > 0:11:10- He has plenty of pace - but he's coasted in for that one.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16- They'll try to go wide - despite it being pretty slow ball.
0:11:17 > 0:11:22- Advantage is being played. - It'll be a penalty.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- A yellow card for Tian.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- You can't argue with a referee.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- Yellow has become red.
0:11:40 > 0:11:45- We're all-square - with ten minutes to play.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- They're still - trying to counter-attack.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- Good hands created an opportunity.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- Diaby. He's up to halfway.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- They're still going.
0:12:03 > 0:12:04- Taumalolo.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- Grenoble are going for it.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12- They're spreading it, - playing attractive rugby.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- Hunt is brought down.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- They switch play...
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- ..but it's a knock-on - and the chance has gone.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23- Codjo is after it!
0:12:23 > 0:12:26- It's breathless stuff.
0:12:26 > 0:12:27- What excitement!
0:12:28 > 0:12:29- What's going to happen here?
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- Dupont collects - and he launches a counter-attack.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35- It's like a sevens match.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38- Grenoble have it.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- They go down the blind side.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43- Estebanez, - Grenoble's most experienced player.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- He pins his ears back.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- Grenoble are still going for it.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- What an angle in midfield.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- Grenoble have a great opportunity.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- Diaby receives the ball.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- Oh, what a try!
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- What a try for Grenoble!
0:13:03 > 0:13:08- This could be the final nail - in the coffin...
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- ..as far as Oyonnax's hopes...
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- ..of staying in the Top 14 - are concerned.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- That's it. - Disappointment for Oyonnax.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Tian is still complaining.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- Things are looking bleak - for him and his team.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- Plenty to discuss - at Stade Charles Mathon.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- The pressure on Oyonnax - is starting to tell.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- They've only won one league game - this year.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- After the break, the best from - the biggest match of this round...
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- ..between Toulon and Clermont.
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0:13:57 > 0:14:00- The play-offs are getting nearer.
0:14:00 > 0:14:05- Every decision by every player - could be crucial for the leaders.
0:14:05 > 0:14:10- Toulon benefited from the stupidity - shown by Castrogiovanni last week.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- They were the hosts on Sunday.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- The leaders, Clermont, - were the visitors.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- They've been on fire recently.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- Pelissie gets his hands on the ball - early on.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28- Armitage and Smith combine.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- Toulon are trying - to put their stamp on the game.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- It goes out to Taylor, who dummies.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38- But he's tackled unceremoniously. He - went down like a sack of potatoes.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- Guirado tries to clear the tacklers.- - http://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/match?gameId=268865&league=270559
0:14:42 > 0:14:43- He's done well.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- Toulon win the first penalty.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- Raphael Chaume - tried to play the ball on the floor.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- He's been punished.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- This is the opportunity - Toulon wanted.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- Jonathan Pelissie - has been the first-choice kicker...
0:15:03 > 0:15:05- ..since Leigh Halfpenny's injury.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10- It's there. It's 3-0 with less - than three minutes on the clock.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- Clermont can't get their hands - on the ball at the moment.
0:15:17 > 0:15:18- Tuisova in midfield.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- He escapes from Yato's tackle.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23- He smashes through Nakaitaci.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- It's a muscular run by the winger.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- Vermeulen plays scrum half.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- Bastareaud. Chilachava - was unmarked on the outside.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- Vermeulen again.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- Guirado's in support. - He's everywhere.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42- Juan Smith in from the touchline.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- He's tackled by Ulugia.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Gorgodze.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49- The scrum half goes on the loop.
0:15:49 > 0:15:50- Bastareaud again.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- That was a poor pass by the centre.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- It's still there - if they can reorganize.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- Pelissie. - This time, he chooses Taofifenua.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03- The chance is still there.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06- Habana cuts back inside.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- Habana on the angle.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- Toulon are banging on the door.
0:16:11 > 0:16:13- Will Clermont let them in?
0:16:13 > 0:16:15- Smith goes into contact.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19- Nonu looks for a gap.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- Ulugia, the hooker, with the tackle.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- A score is bound to come. - They have a penalty.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- Armitage is digging for it - for the fourth time in this move.
0:16:33 > 0:16:35- It's gone back - but they get a penalty.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- That's the reward for their efforts.
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- After 11 minutes, - this to double their advantage.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- It's 6-0 - but maybe they deserve more.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- Clermont can't afford - to lose more territory.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- Kayser finds Vahaamahina.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- Parra with the high kick.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- It's too far.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- Tuisova makes a meal of that...
0:17:10 > 0:17:11- ..and tries to run it.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- He's in trouble. - Van der Merwe and Yato collar him.
0:17:15 > 0:17:16- He needs help.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- But it's too late. - Clermont get the kick.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- They can come back - to within a score.
0:17:23 > 0:17:28- Parra to bring them back - to within six points.
0:17:30 > 0:17:31- It's 9-3...
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- ..following an unnecessary error - by Toulon.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- It's been an even contest - in the set plays.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- It remains so.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- Vermeulen has it - but he's under pressure.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48- Parra makes a nuisance of himself.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54- Gorgodze goes digging for it again.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57- He uses his strength.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- Pelissie - tries to set up another phase.
0:18:01 > 0:18:06- Yato goes in but he's punished - for not releasing man and ball.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- The Toulon fly half will have a kick - to restore the six-point advantage.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- It's 12-6...
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- ..but there's hardly anything in it.
0:18:23 > 0:18:25- Twenty minutes left.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- The pendulum could swing again.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- Clermont are trying to move - up a gear and gain territory.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- Parra out to Fernandez, who kicks.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- It hasn't gone far enough.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- Rougerie's under it. Good hands.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44- Fritz Lee is with him.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47- He tries to set it up.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- Vermeulen is scrapping for it.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- He was trying to steal it illegally.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- That's bound to lead - to conceding three points.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- Parra.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- It's no problem for him.
0:19:08 > 0:19:09- It's 15-12.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- Clement Ric plays scrum half.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- Van der Merwe - tries to set the platform.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- Nonu has stolen that. - He has so much experience.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- It's a chance to lift the pressure.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28- It's a sliced kick by Bastareaud.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- It's put his team under pressure.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- Chouly picks up the crumbs.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- This is Raka, - who hasn't seen much of the ball.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- Domingo, the sub, sets it up.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40- Parra, out to Brock James.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44- Spedding joins in - and they have an overlap.
0:19:44 > 0:19:46- Rougerie straightens up.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- Ric. Parra is with him.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- Iturria tries to make his mark.
0:19:54 > 0:19:58- This is better from Clermont. - They're sniffing something here.
0:19:59 > 0:20:00- Out it comes to Lee.
0:20:03 > 0:20:04- Parra to Brock James.
0:20:05 > 0:20:06- It's a flowing attack.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- Spedding has a bit of space.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11- He kicks behind the defence.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Raka has Chouly on his shoulder.
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- It's the first try of the game - with less than five minutes to go.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21- It may be enough - for the visitors to win.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- Clermont's best move of the match - paid off in the end.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- Spedding's kick - created the opportunity.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- Raka picked up and the flanker - finished it under the posts.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- Parra with the conversion.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- This would put Clermont ahead - for the first time.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- They've been behind - since the second minute.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- They lead - with little time remaining.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51- The 80 minutes are up.
0:20:51 > 0:20:52- This is it.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- Radosavljevic with the final kick.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- Clermont have stolen the points.
0:20:59 > 0:21:00- They've won 19-18.
0:21:00 > 0:21:05- Disappointment for Toulon after - leading until the last four minutes.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09- They pay a heavy price - for one poor kick...
0:21:10 > 0:21:12- ..by Mathieu Bastareaud.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- He knows it too.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- Clermont's unbeaten record - stretches to seven games.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- Montpellier are the other team - to beat at present.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- They won their sixth game on - the trot on Friday at home to Brive.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- Toulouse lost at Castres.
0:21:32 > 0:21:37- Two late kicks from Urdapilleta - stole the win in the southern derby.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- Agen's season is more or less at - an end after losing at home to Pau.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- Things aren't much better - for champions Stade Francais.
0:21:45 > 0:21:47- They lost a tight game - in La Rochelle.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- Clermont stretch their lead - at the top to six points.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57- Montpellier have timed their charge - to perfection.
0:21:57 > 0:21:58- They're now in the top two.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- Racing 92 climb above Toulon - to third.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- Toulouse and Bordeaux-Begles - occupy the other play-off spots.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08- Castres aren't far behind.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- Another round and more misery for - Stade Francais, Oyonnax and Agen.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- Pau are more or less safe.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- Europe will be the focus next week.
0:22:23 > 0:22:28- We'll be back in two weeks - as the Top 14 draws to a climax.
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