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0:00:16 > 0:00:18- Compared to previous years...
0:00:18 > 0:00:21- ..the French league - has been very open this season.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- With three rounds to go, ten teams - can still reach the play-offs.
0:00:27 > 0:00:31- Tonight, we have three crucial games - from the Top Quatorze.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35- Toulon and Racing - looking to reach the top two...
0:00:36 > 0:00:38- ..and avoid the quarter-finals.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- They faced Agen - and Pau, respectively.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45- Toulouse were playing Oyonnax.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- They needed a win to secure - their place in the play-offs.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- We start at the Stade Armandie, - home of the bottom team, Agen.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- After two years - as European Champions...
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- ..this season has been quite - disappointing for Toulon.
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- They will have their sights firmly - set on the French title by now.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- Anything less than a cricket score - would be a failure against Agen.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- A positive start by Agen. - They spread it.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- Mchedlidze with the kick ahead.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23- Pelissie is back there tidying up.
0:01:25 > 0:01:30- Out to O'Connor, - who slices the kick under pressure.
0:01:30 > 0:01:35- His kick puts his team under - more pressure. Erbani collects it.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- Ratuniyarawa sets it up and - there's a line of men on the right.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- Darbo spins it out - and have they worked an overlap?
0:01:44 > 0:01:48- Tagotago with a terrible pass.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- We'll go back for a kick.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- The first chance for points - for Francois Bouvier.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- It's a clean hit. - 3-0 to the home side.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- The scrum hasn't settled yet. - Seventeen minutes on the clock.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- Another penalty against Toulon.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- Chiocci is being blamed there.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- The scrum half Clement Darbo - is going for goal.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- He's obviously done this before.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- It's there.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- A huge kick. 6-0 to Agen.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37- Toulon need to wake up.
0:02:39 > 0:02:44- This is better by the visitors. - Nonu makes the break.
0:02:44 > 0:02:49- They are starting to flow. - It's there for Pelissie.
0:02:51 > 0:02:56- The scrum half makes the break - and sets up O'Connor to score.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- The Aussie scores the first try.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- The defence was pretty ineffectual - once Nonu had done the damage.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- The dummy and drive - opened up the gaps.
0:03:09 > 0:03:15- The scrum half found the gap and - O'Connor knew where he should be.
0:03:18 > 0:03:23- Here they go again. Pelissie - to Mikautadze who sets it up.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- Gorgodze is the next battering ram.
0:03:30 > 0:03:35- Lobbe gets it with a change of - direction. Pelissie feeds O'Connor.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- He's spotted the line - and scored his second try.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- Gaps galore in the Agen defence.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- It's going to be - a long afternoon for them.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- Leigh Halfpenny is desperate to - play. He might be back next week.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- Three minutes to half-time with - Toulon looking for a third try.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- O'Connor and Nonu have gone close - as Vermeulen goes for it.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11- Plenty of possession and - Bastareaud picks up the loose ball.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- The defence has vanished.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- There was no-one ahead of - Quade Cooper. He started this move.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- Three tries for Toulon. - All scored by Australians.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- Quade Cooper in acres of space. - It's comfortable already.
0:04:33 > 0:04:34- SECOND HALF
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- The visitors start the second half - like they ended the first.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- Gorgodze sets up the chance - for the wide men.
0:04:44 > 0:04:50- It's a lovely final pass by O'Connor - setting up Charles Ollivon.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- Agen are in deep trouble.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- Here we go again. - Giteau straightens the move.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- Pelissie spreads it. They need - quick hands. Cooper to O'Connor.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- A hat-trick for the winger.
0:05:17 > 0:05:23- The gap in class is obvious - as the Aussies combine to score.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- Wave after wave of attacks.
0:05:31 > 0:05:37- Giteau has Michalak dancing away - creating more problems.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- Tuisova is the next threat.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- A team brimming with talent. - Who will score next?
0:05:44 > 0:05:49- Pelissie to Giteau and Lobbe. - He dummies and scores.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- A sixth try and - the floodgates are wide open.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- Toulon are up to 40 points.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- They have so much time - and so many options.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- This time, - the man from Argentina scores.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- Can Agen do anything here? - That's a big tackle by Belan.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- It's a kick ahead by Lobbe.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- O'Connor and Tagotago. - O'Connor kicks it.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- He slips and recovers - and tries to react.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- O'Connor thinks he's scored.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- The TMO will decide.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- Did Tagotago take it back?- - http://www.planetrugby.com/news/top-14-wrap-big-wins-for-toulon-castres/
0:06:37 > 0:06:42- "Thanks very much" says O'Connor. - That's Toulon's seventh try.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- Four of them have been scored - by O'Connor.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56- Plenty of possession.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- Gorgodze back to Michalak.
0:07:02 > 0:07:03- Michalak to Taofifenua.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- That is a wonderful pass - from Quade Cooper to Escande.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- It's no more than a training session - for Toulon now.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- They're showing all their skills.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- At least Agen - won't have to face them next year.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- Exquisite handling skills.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- It's wonderful to see. - Escande scores.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- Will there be a late try for Agen?
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- Maybe they deserve one.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- The defence is solid again.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- It's out to the flanker, Erbani. - He goes for the line.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- Can he get it down?
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- Yes, says the referee.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- At least the crowd have something - to celebrate...
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- ..before their inevitable drop - to the second division.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- The cricket score - everyone expected at Agen.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58- Following their hammering by - Stade Francais a few weeks ago...
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- ..Oyonnax's fate is sealed.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- They'll have another season - in the second division next year.
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- The only thing at stake yesterday - was pride.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- Toulouse, on the other hand...
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- ..had a chance to cement - their place in the play-offs.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- It's a line-out for Oyonnax.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- Olivier Missoup takes possession - at the back of the line.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- The driving maul gets going.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- The ball is with the hooker, - Maurouard at the back.
0:08:30 > 0:08:31- He's still got the ball.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- One more drive to the line - might be enough.
0:08:35 > 0:08:40- Blanc pauses. - He assesses his options.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- Missoup is back on his feet. - The flanker can't get through.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- The scrum half goes to the blind - side and he's over.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- The gap opened up on the blind side - for Julien Blanc.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- The game's first try has come.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- You'd have to say it's come - against the run of play.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- The gap opened up on the blind side.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- Bezy's defensive efforts - weren't effective.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- Blanc succeeded.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10- These are the last seconds - of the half.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13- Toulouse would love to strike - before the break.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15- Picamoles picks up the ball.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- The shove comes on from the no.8 - but there's no way through.
0:09:18 > 0:09:23- Bezy pauses. There are men outside - and Toulouse have the advantage.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- It comes out - to the captain, Maestri.
0:09:27 > 0:09:32- Galan takes the ball forward. - They're closing in on the try line.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- Bezy goes looking for the ball.
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- He goes himself. That's exceptional - defensive work from Oyonnax.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- Galan is bridging over the ball.
0:09:45 > 0:09:46- Fickou is at the base.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- It's a long pass out to Picamoles.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- The try has come - exactly when they needed it.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- It's the final move of the half.
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- Bezy came very close but excellent - defensive work stopped him.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05- Fickou came in at the base...
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- ..and any one of three players - could have scored from his pass.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- Blanc with the box kick.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22- That's an excellent take from Bezy. - He stamped his authority there.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- He's presented the ball well too.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- Galan tidies up. He's a big boy.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34- Picamoles feeds the hooker, Tolofua.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- He's stolen a few extra yards there.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- The ball comes back to Toulouse.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- It's an inside pass to Palisson.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- He's split the defence - and Fritz is there.
0:10:46 > 0:10:47- It's a try under the posts.
0:10:48 > 0:10:49- It's a great try.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- Palisson, the fullback, - did the creative work.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- He drew his man before Fritz - went over without being touched.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- We've had an hour of play. - Oyonnax are down to 14 men.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- The forwards take a direct route.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- Galan for the line!
0:11:10 > 0:11:11- He's there!
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- I said it earlier. - He's a big lump, the flanker.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- The gap opened up and - he pushed the defence either side.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- Fifteen minutes to go - and the gap is 15 points.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32- The home side are pressing.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- The ball at the back is clean.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- It comes back to the captain, - Ma'afu.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- Ma'afu for the line!
0:11:42 > 0:11:47- The referee goes to the TMO. - He's not too sure.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- He's going to check the grounding.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- Missoup threw the ball down - to Ma'afu.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57- The gap opened for Vili Ma'afu.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02- Nobody tackled him and he only just - stretched over the try line.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- It's been awarded.
0:12:05 > 0:12:06- Fair play to him.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- Nicky Robinson, the Welshman, - has been kicking well today.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- He bisects the posts there.
0:12:15 > 0:12:19- He's got the option of staying - with Oyonnax next season. Will he?
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- The game is almost over.
0:12:22 > 0:12:27- David Mele is the replacement - scrum half. He's knocked it on.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- I don't think we've got time left - for the scrum.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- No, that's it. - Toulouse are victorious.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- There's no bonus point and it was - a supreme effort from Oyonnax.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- Oyonnax 17-25 Toulouse.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- The right result, but Toulouse will - need better performances...
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- ..in the coming weeks to win - the Top 14 for the 20th time.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- Time for a short break.
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- We'll have Racing 92 v Pau - after the break.
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0:13:06 > 0:13:11- After losing the Champions Cup final - to Saracens last week...
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- ..Racing 92 will be even more - determined to finish the season...
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- ..by winning the Top Quatorze.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- It would be their first title - since 1990.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- At Stade Yves-du-Manoir - yesterday afternoon...
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- ..they had a great chance to grab - full points against strugglers Pau.
0:13:30 > 0:13:35- How do Racing respond to the - disappointment of losing in Europe?
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- Pau aren't of the same standard - as Saracens...
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- ..but they are dangerous.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- They have broken - the defensive line...
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- ..to put early pressure on Racing.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Pau decide to spread the ball.
0:13:51 > 0:13:52- Votu is playing at centre.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- To the big lock, Boutaty.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00- Pau have nothing to lose.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- They are guaranteed a place - in the top division next season.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- Advantage is being played.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- An early penalty against Racing.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- An early chance for Pau.
0:14:15 > 0:14:21- They were breaking free - but there was some fierce tackling.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23- The chance is gone.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- An easy kick for Daubagna.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- It's over - and the first points go to Pau.
0:14:38 > 0:14:39- Racing keep coming.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- Tales.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- Tales is playing instead - of Dan Carter, who is injured.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- Machenaud, the scrum half, - is also injured.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- Masoe is very strong - but he's not the fastest.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- The ball was kept alive - and then knocked out of play.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- Was that deliberate?
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- That's what Masoe thinks.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05- A great offload from midfield.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- Masoe kept the play going.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- That looked deliberate.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12- This will be a penalty.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16- Racing have gone for the corner.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- Racing are very strong - in these situations.
0:15:23 > 0:15:24- Luke Charteris gathers.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27- Just look at the charge.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30- They are over!
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- Szarzewski, the captain, - is at the bottom of the pile.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- The first try is scored - by the home side.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- Time and time again - at Stade Yves-du-Manoir...
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- ..Racing succeed - from those positions.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- Once again, we see the rolling maul.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- Once again, they charge forwards...
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- ..through Szarzewski and Masoe.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Pau's defence has no answers.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- Masoe breaks free - and almost makes it to the line.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- The ball spills out. Le Roux!
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- Le Roux celebrates whilst Masoe - is screaming in pain on the floor.
0:16:20 > 0:16:21- Was this a try?
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- Masoe was so close, - but no, that's gone forward.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31- No try but a worrying injury.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- They have lost Machenaud and Carter.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- Now they've lost Masoe.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- Le Roux catches it and drives on.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- The offload allows Ducalcon - to score.
0:16:48 > 0:16:53- Pau have two men in the sin bin - and they've been punished further.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- It was far too easy.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- Ducalcon was in the right place - to score the second try.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- That was a wild pass - from Mike Phillips.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- Votu offloads and this will be - a race to the line.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- Who will win - between Acebes and Le Roux?
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- Le Roux stumbles, - and from nothing...
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- ..the 13 men of Pau - have scored a try.
0:17:21 > 0:17:22- Who would have believed it!
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- Acebes is a winger.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- Le Roux is quick - but Acebes wins the race.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35- Charteris wins good ball again.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- Racing need a point - to secure a top six spot.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- Goosen broke the tackle.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- Dulin is on for Tales.
0:17:47 > 0:17:52- Dulin could have scored himself - but Rokocoko is over.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- I was about to say - that Dulin was in Rokocoko's way.
0:18:00 > 0:18:05- Dulin, the replacement, - to the Kiwi, who gets there.
0:18:09 > 0:18:11- Racing exert even more pressure.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- Goosen is playing at fly half.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- He keeps the ball alive.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- Le Roux gets within five metres.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- Claassen waits and drives on.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- The inevitable try finally arrives.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31- A fourth for Racing. - That's the bonus point they wanted.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- Into the top six - and into the play-offs.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- They are also closing in - on a victory.
0:18:37 > 0:18:43- Carizza with the final touch - and another try for the Parisians.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- They go to the blind side.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- Once again, - some very tired-looking tackling.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- Chauveau, the scrum half.
0:18:59 > 0:19:00- Where is the ball?
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- Andreu finally arrives - and sells the dummy.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06- The door opens for Andreu!
0:19:09 > 0:19:10- He is delighted.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- Racing now know - that the victory is secure.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- There was no scrum half - but this man is a slippery customer.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- He's small, fast - and on this occasion, unstoppable.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- Chauveau.
0:19:32 > 0:19:37- Luke Charteris is having - a great end of season for Racing.
0:19:38 > 0:19:39- That was untidy.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44- They've got a penalty and Dulin - takes it quickly and is off.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- Pau's defence is half asleep.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- Dulin tried to offload - and the ball went to ground.
0:19:50 > 0:19:55- "Derriere" means it went backwards - so Racing can play on.
0:19:56 > 0:19:57- Claassen.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- This really feels - like an end-of-season game.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- Both teams have the freedom - to try to play rugby.
0:20:05 > 0:20:06- Chauveau.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Plenty of time for the home side.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Now they go wide.
0:20:18 > 0:20:22- Goosen! Goosen! - He beats the defender.
0:20:22 > 0:20:24- A try for Goosen.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27- Another try for Racing.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- He's played at fullback, centre...
0:20:37 > 0:20:42- ..and now he's playing at fly half - after Tales and Carter's injuries.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- The Springbok - is a very versatile player.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- It could be a late consolation try - for Pau.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- Marques is the scrum half.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- Marques goes by himself.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- He is within a metre.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- The ball is loose - and has gone forward.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- That's the end of the game.
0:21:07 > 0:21:12- Another comfortable victory - for Racing.
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- Another cricket score reflecting the - gap between Top 14's main teams...
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- ..and those towards - the bottom of the league.
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- Clermont Auvergne - play Stade Francais today...
0:21:26 > 0:21:30- ..and there were another three games - yesterday afternoon...
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- ..and we saw plenty of tries.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35- Brive scored more than 60 - against Grenoble.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- Castres scored over 40 - against La Rochelle.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- It was much closer between - Montpellier and Bordeaux Begles.
0:21:42 > 0:21:46- But the home team's excellent record - since the new year continued.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- They look very strong as we near - the business end of the season.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- Even though they have - a game in hand...
0:21:52 > 0:21:54- ..Clermont still lead the league.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- Toulon and Montpellier have closed - the gap temporarily to two points.
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- Racing 92 and Toulouse are nearly - guaranteed a play-off place.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- It's hard to tell whether Castres - or Bordeaux will make sixth place.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- With two rounds - of the usual season left...
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- ..Brive and La Rochelle - only have a theoretical chance...
0:22:15 > 0:22:17- ..of reaching the next rounds.
0:22:17 > 0:22:22- We are now all aware of the two - bottom teams' unfortunate fate.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- That's all from us for now - but join us again next week...
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- ..when the race for the play-offs - starts hotting up.
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