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0:00:15 > 0:00:19- The rugby season in Wales - may be drawing to an end.
0:00:19 > 0:00:22- However, there's still - plenty to play for in France.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- The biggest game this weekend - was between Racing 92...
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- ..who have reached - the European Grand Final...
0:00:31 > 0:00:33- ..for the first time this season...
0:00:34 > 0:00:36- ..and the league leaders, - Clermont Auvergne.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- We'll have coverage - of that game tonight...
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- ..as well as Oyonnax's - continuing struggle to survive.
0:00:44 > 0:00:45- They took on La Rochelle.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- But we start - with two former European champions.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- Toulon welcomed Toulouse - to the Allianz Riviera in Nice.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- The home team haven't reached - their expected heights this season.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01- However, they could still field...
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- ..star names like Quade Cooper, - Nonu and Giteau.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- Toulouse on the other hand - are still relying on...
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- ..home-grown stars like - Harinordoquy, Picamoles and Clerc.
0:01:15 > 0:01:20- When you opt to play away from - your normal home, the Stade Mayol...
0:01:20 > 0:01:22- ..you must all be wide awake.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- The big guns need to fire - this afternoon against Toulouse.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- They have the best defence - in the championship.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- They are displaying their attacking - skills here. It's an advantage.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- It went to Jean-Marc Doussain - but Jerome Garces brings them back.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49- Toulon went off their feet - and this is easy for Sebastien Bezy.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- The first points of the game.
0:02:01 > 0:02:06- Toulon haven't shown much adventure - in their play so far.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- The crowd - is signalling its frustration...
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- ..as the penalty is indicated.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- Giteau whips the pass out - to Menini, the loose-head prop.
0:02:21 > 0:02:26- Nonu, the Kiwi world champion, - was there too.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- Matt Giteau is coming back - from a series of injuries.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- He hasn't been at his best - since the World Cup.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- What about that hit by Ma'a Nonu?
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- Eric Escande to tie the scores - after 20 minutes.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- It wasn't that well struck - but it's crept over.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- It's 3-3.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- The Toulon scrum - has struggled today.
0:03:04 > 0:03:05- Look at this.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- Toulouse have mangled - the Toulon scrum there.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- That's why they failed in the - European Champions Cup this year.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- That's the best bit of scrummaging - I've seen from Toulouse this year.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- Bezy from distance this time.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- He's on target again.
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- That's no surprise. Chiocci - and Chilachava are coming on.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44- Will the Toulon scrum improve - after Laporte's changes?
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- The front rows have gone down.
0:03:48 > 0:03:54- Jerome Garces is playing - another advantage after an offside.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- Out to Giteau. That's better - from the international fly half.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- Mermoz was in there on the ball.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Back they come.
0:04:07 > 0:04:13- Fernandez Lobbe and - Guilhem Guirado are having a chat.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18- Eric Escande - doesn't look very confident.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- That was a poor kick.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- He'd have kicked that one - with his eyes closed.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- SECOND HALF
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- A chance to run the ball.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- Toulouse have their sights set - on the top four.
0:04:40 > 0:04:45- Toulon were second this morning.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- Gregory Lamboley has it. - Look at Guilhem Guirado.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- He was the only Toulon player...
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- ..in Guy Noves' France squad - for the Six Nations.
0:04:57 > 0:04:58- You can see why.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- Escande once again.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- He must have been shocked to miss - earlier. This is to tie the scores.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- It's not bad.
0:05:19 > 0:05:20- He's getting closer.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- PIcamoles gets Toulouse running.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31- There were runners out wide - but Tuisova got in the way.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- It was pretty close, - but that sums up Toulon's afternoon.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- Picamoles spotted the chance - to counter-attack...
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- ..but Tuisova poked in a hand - to frustrate them.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- There's a lot of backchat - and arguing going on here.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- It's advantage to Toulouse again.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- The big lad is Iosefa Tekori.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- More changes to come it appears.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- Florian Fritz is the captain today - and he's taken the decision.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- That long-distance effort - shows Eric Escande how it's done.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- The lead is six points.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- It also wipes out Toulon's losing - bonus point, for now at least.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- A clean catch by Harinordoquy.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- Had the maul been formed? Jerome - Garces will supply the answer now.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- It had formed.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- Florian Fritz will step up again.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16- Steffon Armitage was penalized.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- Fritz with a tougher kick - from a more acute angle.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- He's given it a real bash.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- He's taking the game - away from Toulon.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32- The subs are delighted.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- Toulon only have a couple of minutes - to do something.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- This is 90 dull minutes - that I won't get back.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- Fernandez Lobbe - gets a quick ball out to Juan Smith.
0:07:53 > 0:07:58- The referee wants to know if there's - any reason he can't award the try.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- Toulon have regained - that bonus point.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- Toulon pay the price again - for deserting their stronghold.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- They lost to Clermont in Marseilles.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- The gap between them and Clermont - grows at the top of the league.
0:08:27 > 0:08:32- Hardly a classic, but a famous win - for Toulouse on the Mediterranean.
0:08:32 > 0:08:37- Next, Oyonnax against La Rochelle - from Stade Charles Mathon.
0:08:38 > 0:08:43- With five rounds left, the home side - were one off the bottom.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- They had a large gap to close - on the next team, Stade Francais.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51- Only a win would do - for them on Saturday.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- Back inside to Gourdon. - He's a busy No.8.
0:08:57 > 0:09:02- Back to Audy, the scrum half. - Roudil, the wing, cuts back inside.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- They spread it out to Zack Holmes.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11- Pierre Berard with space - and he offloads to Aguillon.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- Ma'afu makes the tackle - but Aguillon dives over.
0:09:16 > 0:09:17- A try for the centre.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- He wasn't held in the tackle.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- Aguillon gives the visitors - the lead.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- He kept going.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- Trailing by eight, Oyonnax need - a score as Etienne launches one.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- Berard makes a hash of it.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- Pune pops it - into Fabbri's rampaging path.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- This is Oyonnax's first chance.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- Blanc to Maurouard and Clerc.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- La Rochelle pushed back - with Gunther charging.
0:09:56 > 0:10:01- It's there for Blanc - and the home side has woken up.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06- Ma'afu takes it on and every phase - gets closer to the line.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Blanc, the scrum half, spins over.
0:10:10 > 0:10:11- Oyonnax are on the scoreboard.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- At last, they got something going - and the scrum half scores.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- They should close the gap - to a point.
0:10:21 > 0:10:22- SECOND HALF
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- No score in the second half - after 12 minutes of play.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- The subs, Fuertes and Amosa, - make an impression.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- There's no gap for Audy.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- It's there for Qovu Nailiko.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- Amosa with another powerful run.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46- Out to Thomas Synaeghel.
0:10:46 > 0:10:51- Plenty of flow to this move. - Audy to Atonio, the prop.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- He thinks about a pass - but keeps going.
0:10:56 > 0:11:00- Amosa was looking for more work. - The scrum half takes the kick.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- Audy takes full advantage - of no-one being at home on the wing.
0:11:06 > 0:11:07- A try for the scrum half.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12- A second try for La Rochelle, thanks - to quick thinking by the scrum half.
0:11:14 > 0:11:15- The gap is six points.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- Chouvet, the scrum half, - spins it wide.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- They are looking for a weakness - and Tawalo bursts through.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- It takes three men to stop him.
0:11:29 > 0:11:35- Cibray. Oyonnax need - to make something of this chance.
0:11:38 > 0:11:43- Out to Taufa.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- Thomas Bordes picks up. They need to - be patient and the wall will crack.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- Cibray to Ma'afu. - There are gaps further out.
0:11:55 > 0:12:00- Cibray for a fourth time. - Etienne and Tawalo for the corner.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- It's a try. The winger wasn't sure - but he has scored.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- Great play by Oyonnax. - The best period of the game.
0:12:11 > 0:12:12- They deserve the try.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- The scrum has gone - from strength to strength.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- La Rochelle are under pressure.
0:12:21 > 0:12:22- It's a penalty.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- The Oyonnax subs are playing well.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- A chance to extend the lead - to four points.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- The responsibility falls to Chouvet.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- The substitute has struck it well.
0:12:43 > 0:12:48- That might be enough to keep - Oyonnax's survival hopes alive.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- A crucial win to give - the Oyonnax boys some hope.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- After the break, - the biggest game of the weekend.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- Racing 92 welcome Clermont Auvergne - to the capital city.
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0:13:12 > 0:13:16- Clermont Auvergne were unbeaten - in their previous eight games...
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- ..before their visit - to Racing 92 in Paris on Sunday.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- Their confidence would be high - at Stade Yves Du Manoir.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- The home side were confident too...
0:13:27 > 0:13:30- ..a week - after overcoming Leicester...
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- ..to reach - the European Champions Cup final.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- All the ingredients - for a Parisian classic.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- The sun is shining.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- Kayser carries the ball forward.
0:13:41 > 0:13:47- We've had no score in the first - nine minutes of the game.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- Clermont's forwards carry strongly. - Parra over the ball once more.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- Fofana feeds Rougerie. - Will he return the favour?
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- No, he won't. He's gone all the way.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- That partnership has paid dividends - for Clermont over the years.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09- Fofana to Rougerie.
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- It's a beautiful angle to cut - through the Racing 92 centres.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- Rougerie had the gas to cross.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- We've seen this - countless times over the years.
0:14:19 > 0:14:20- That's the first try.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28- Racing have had plenty of ball - in this first 15 minutes.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- Carizza takes it up.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- The tackler has to roll away or... - there it is, a penalty.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- Van der Merwe was the guilty party.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- He has to make some kind of effort.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- I'm not sure - how he was supposed to move.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- It's the first chance - of the afternoon for Machenaud.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- His right foot is successful.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- His right foot is - keeping Mike Phillips on the bench.
0:15:07 > 0:15:08- It's 7-3 to the visitors.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- Racing 92 are pressing once again.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- Machenaud through the gap. - The referee plays advantage.
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- There's no advantage so this'll - be another chance to go for goal.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- It's a warm day.
0:15:29 > 0:15:30- Kayser sweats.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35- Will Machenaud maintain his cool?
0:15:36 > 0:15:37- Yes, he will.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- It's 7-6 to Clermont.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Here's the offence. - Kayser was offside.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- Claassen. - He's played well all season.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55- The referee plays advantage again.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- They're looking to run the ball.
0:16:00 > 0:16:01- Vulivuli was in the centre.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- Eddy Ben Arous - with some great footwork there.
0:16:05 > 0:16:06- Great hands too.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- There's no advantage coming.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- Dubarry threw that last pass.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- There's going to be - a yellow card here.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- The referee - has his hand in his pocket.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- He's doing - some kind of moonwalk too!
0:16:25 > 0:16:30- Lapandry is being sent to the bin - for tackling a man without the ball.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- Let's see the replay. - Yes, it's obvious.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- Claassen had the ball.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- Lapandry with the illegal tackle.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- He's still in the bin.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- Abendanon is on the wing today, - back inside to Chouly.
0:16:51 > 0:16:52- Who's on his shoulder?
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- He doesn't need anyone!
0:16:54 > 0:16:59- The ball in one hand and he crosses - for the visitors' second try.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- Spedding is playing fullback - for Clermont.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- Abendanon is on the left wing.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- He got past his man - and broke the first tackle.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- The basketball pass - came back to Chouly.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18- Brice Dulin won't want to see - that attempted tackle again.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- It's 14-9 to the visitors, Clermont.
0:17:27 > 0:17:28- The first half is over.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- We're in the final play now.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35- Clermont are looking for something.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- Imhoff out to Tales...
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- ..to Eddy Ben Arous.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- The referee plays advantage.
0:17:44 > 0:17:50- There will be another chance - for three points before half-time...
0:17:50 > 0:17:51- ..for Racing 92.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- Machenaud - cuts the gap to two points.
0:18:00 > 0:18:05- It's 12-14 at half-time. - Dan Carter looks quite happy.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- It was spilt forward.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- It's a penalty, however.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- Tameifuna was stretching out. - He lost the ball.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- It's another chance for Machenaud.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31- He is keeping Racing 92 - in this game.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- It's 15-17 - and Jonny Fox is on the field.
0:18:38 > 0:18:39- Machenaud.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- He is the general - in charge of the team.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47- He's bringing his forwards into it. - Tales with the little chip.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- Jonathan Davies collects it. - The whistle's gone here.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57- Surely - there wasn't anything in that one?
0:18:58 > 0:18:59- He's only just come on.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- He's going to sit down - for ten minutes.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- Tales with the chip.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- There's nothing in that. Tales - must think he's playing for PSG.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- Machenaud's kick puts Racing 92 - in the lead for the first time.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- They lead 18-17.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32- Jonathan Davies - is still in the sin bin.
0:19:33 > 0:19:38- Dulin's been caught. Has he held on - to that on the floor?
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- Yes, he has. - It's a penalty for Clermont.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- This is a chance for them to retake - the lead with 20 minutes left.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- Camille Lopez is successful.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01- Clermont 20-18 Racing 92.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- The referee is playing advantage.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- Tales feeds Claassen again.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- No advantage so we'll come back.
0:20:21 > 0:20:22- It's a penalty.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- Jonathan Davies is waiting to - come back on. He has a minute left.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- Maybe Clermont will be behind - when he returns.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- It depends on Machenaud's - right foot.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- It's straight down the middle.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- Racing 21-20 Clermont.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- There are three minutes left.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53- Clermont need to go - the length of the field.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- Jonathan Davies is back on.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- He chips through.
0:20:58 > 0:21:02- It's hit Rokocoko - and bounces kindly for Vulivuli.
0:21:04 > 0:21:05- He crosses.
0:21:06 > 0:21:07- Will this try stand?
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- Was he in front of Rokocoko - when the ball was kicked?
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- It hits Rokocoko's heel.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- Deliberately or not, I don't decide.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- This try is going to stand.
0:21:25 > 0:21:30- I don't think there's a way back - for Clermont now.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- 26-20, there isn't much time left.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- It was a see-saw match.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- The visitors' infringements - were punished severely...
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- ..by Maxime Machenaud's kicking.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- To maintain the pressure on - the top six and a play-off place...
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- ..Castres got an important victory - against Pau on Saturday.
0:21:51 > 0:21:52- Before this weekend...
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- ..Agen had won only one match - in all competitions since October.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- Their home victory against Brive - was unexpected to say the least.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05- Montpellier have the momentum - in the league at the moment.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07- The pasting they gave Grenoble...
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- ..helps them close the gap - on leaders Clermont Auvergne.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16- Bordeaux-Begles' play-off hopes - are still alive...
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- ..thanks to their win - against Stade Francais.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- Clermont Auvergne are still top.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- The gap between them and Montpellier - has closed to two points.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- Toulon are third with the same - number of points as Racing 92.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- Toulouse, Castres - and Bordeaux-Begles...
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- ..are battling - for the final two play-off spots.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- One swallow doesn't make a summer.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- One win won't change the season...
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- ..but Agen and Oyonnax - can take some inspiration...
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- ..from their results - over the weekend.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- Stade Francais will be starting - to look over their shoulder.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- Oyonnax are the visitors to Paris - next weekend.
0:22:57 > 0:23:02- The last four rounds of the regular - season promise to be interesting.
0:23:02 > 0:23:06- Join us on Sunday for the first - of them. Until then, goodnight.
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