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0:00:14 > 0:00:20- Two weeks left of the regular season - and it's still tight at the top.
0:00:21 > 0:00:26- Clermont, Racing, Montpellier and - Toulon have secured play-off places.
0:00:27 > 0:00:32- But there are five more teams in the - running for the two remaining slots.
0:00:33 > 0:00:38- One of those is Castres who - travelled to Oyonnax on Saturday.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- We have highlights of that match - later.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- But we start - with the Friday night match.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- La Rochelle welcomed Racing - to Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- The home side still had an - outside chance of a play-off place.
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- Racing were intent on a top two - finish to avoid the quarter-finals.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- As a result, they fielded a strong - side that included Luke Charteris.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- Racing in blue and white - have started very well.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17- Racing go wide - to the centre, Chavancy.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- That's a clean break and the - inside support is by Juan Imhoff.
0:01:22 > 0:01:27- One of the best wingers in the world - scores Racing's first try.
0:01:30 > 0:01:36- Henry Chavancy shrugged off - the tackle and sensed the support.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- Imhoff from Argentina.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- Chauveau had plenty of options.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- The forwards take it on.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- Racing 92 are attempting - to challenge for the title.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- They were gutted to lose - the European Champions final lately.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- Vulivuli tries to release it - but La Rochelle infringe.
0:02:04 > 0:02:09- The penalty is given - and Racing can increase their lead.
0:02:11 > 0:02:16- Thomas Charabas penalises - La Rochelle for stopping Vulivuli...
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- ..from releasing the ball - on the ground.
0:02:23 > 0:02:25- This is Maxime Javaux.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- He makes it 10-0 to the visitors.
0:02:36 > 0:02:42- Laurent Labit, the Racing coach, - must be happy with this start.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- La Rochelle get something going...
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- ..through Julien Audy - and their captain, Uini Atonio.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54- The ball is too slow coming out.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- It's a chance - for La Rochelle to close the gap.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- In the corresponding fixture - in Paris...
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- ..Racing 92 won a very close game - by 20 points to 19.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19- The culprit there - was the No.8, Antoine Claassen.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22- Zack Holmes, La Rochelle's fly half.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- The New Zealander - has a kick from 40 metres.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Stade Marcel-Deflandre is packed.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- La Rochelle pick up some points.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- The home team - really needed that little boost.
0:03:43 > 0:03:48- The referee has just indicated - that the advantage is over.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- Great play by the centre, - Mali Hingano.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- Julien Audy spreads it to Holmes.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- Carizza is out there for Racing.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- La Rochelle go wide - without making ground.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- Alofa Alofa tries to find the gap.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- Charteris is on the ground - and he's been penalised.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- He didn't really - have anywhere to go.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- He's complaining but - it's a penalty for the home team.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- There's no doubt that Luke - Charteris' rugby has improved...
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- ..since his move to France - to play for Perpignan and Racing 92.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- This is a tough kick, - ten metres in from the touchline.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48- Zack Holmes settles.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- It's a good hit and another - successful kick for La Rochelle.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- They are back in the game.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- Audy to Holmes.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- Once again, the centre - Mali Hingano takes centre stage.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19- A significant gain - before he's tackled by Ben Arous.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- Holmes drew his man before feeding - the imposing frame of Atonio.
0:05:27 > 0:05:32- It's a knock-on but Thomas Charabas - comes back for the advantage.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- Here's the infringement.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49- Luke Charteris - is the culprit once again.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- The tackle - was around Hingano's neck.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- Zack Holmes, the man of the moment.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- That's another successful kick - for the outside half.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- One point separates the sides.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- The scrum half, Xavier Chauveau, - gets support from Claassen...
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- ..the South African number eight.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- The Racing forwards arrive.
0:06:32 > 0:06:33- Chauveau has knocked on.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- The referee - has obviously spotted an offence.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- A player was offside that time.
0:06:42 > 0:06:47- The referee was correct. - It's an easy kick for Maxime Javaux.
0:06:49 > 0:06:50- It's over.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- Injuries to Dan Carter - and Johannes Goosen...
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- ..have given - the young outside half his chance.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59- Racing are in the La Rochelle 22.
0:07:00 > 0:07:05- A try just before half-time - would be a boost for the Paris team.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- They continue to spread the ball. - Vulivuli the architect.
0:07:10 > 0:07:15- It comes out to Chavancy. - That's a great kick by the centre.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- Imhoff takes advantage. - It bounced kindly into his grasp.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- A second try for Racing - and a second try for Juan Imhoff.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34- They were a bit lucky - but Chavancy saw his chance.
0:07:35 > 0:07:40- Did Imhoff push his man - before getting possession?
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- La Rochelle need to strike back - at the start of the second half.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53- The forwards are all together. - In there is the hooker, Forbes.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- The drive is a powerful one. - The referee is on the spot.
0:07:57 > 0:07:58- He's given the try.
0:07:59 > 0:08:04- Bizarrely, the ball was with the - replacement scrum half, Januarie.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- Look at this.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- Did he ground the ball? - There is a doubt about that.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15- The referee - already had his arm in the air.
0:08:16 > 0:08:17- That's strange.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- There's very little - in this game to La Rochelle...
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- ..except the pride - of winning at home again.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- Claassen - and the scrum half, Chauveau.
0:08:31 > 0:08:32- Vulivuli.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- Racing raise the tempo - but lose possession.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- The captain, Atonio.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- La Rochelle - aim to spread it immediately.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- Imhoff went in a bit high there.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- He doesn't think so but the referee - is playing advantage.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- Ricky Januarie has made a difference - for La Rochelle.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- Players from both sides - are losing their tempers.
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- Thomas Charabas will have to be very - careful and keep an eye on things.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- Things could get out of hand.
0:09:10 > 0:09:16- He is going to consult - the TMO, Vincent Azoulay.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- Imhoff went in a bit high - on the outside half, Holmes.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- It was touch and go.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32- What is the referee's decision?
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- Oh, no, - he shows Imhoff a yellow card.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39- That's laughable.
0:09:41 > 0:09:42- Chauveau, the scrum half.
0:09:44 > 0:09:49- His aim from the start is to get the - Racing backs running with the ball.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- They haven't done that consistently.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- Claassen has been in the middle - of things all afternoon.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03- The platform has been set.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- They lose possession - but the kick saves the day.
0:10:07 > 0:10:08- This is Murimurivalu.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- He led with an elbow there - and the referee spotted it.
0:10:17 > 0:10:22- There are players - seeing red on both sides.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30- The referee - wants another look at that.
0:10:31 > 0:10:36- What happened here? - He does lead with the arm and elbow.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- That's very dangerous.
0:10:39 > 0:10:45- Considering what happened to Imhoff, - this should also be a yellow.
0:10:45 > 0:10:51- There it is, despite Atonio's - complaints as La Rochelle captain.
0:10:57 > 0:10:58- Six points separate the teams.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- It's a penalty to Racing.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06- It's a lovely kick by Maxime Javaux.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- He extends Racing's lead.
0:11:16 > 0:11:21- This is a chance for Januarie - and he has support.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- The ball has been lost - and this is the pacy Marc Andreu.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- Dulin is in support.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- Dulin will score here as Andreu - draws his man with perfection.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- That's the score that ensures...
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- ..Racing's continued presence - near the top of the league.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- Brice Dulin, the former French - fullback, was in the right place.
0:11:47 > 0:11:52- La Rochelle were attacking - but Andreu spotted the loose ball.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- He galloped away - and then waited for support.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- A perfect pass - to put Dulin under the posts.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- The expected result there with La - Rochelle's season effectively over.
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- Join us after the break for - another crucial game from France.
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- Castres took on Oyonnax hoping to - strengthen their grip on sixth spot.
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0:12:24 > 0:12:28- We visit Stade Charles Mathon - for our second match.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- Oyonnax welcomed Castres - to their home in the Rhone-Alpes.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- With two rounds remaining, Castres - occupied the vital sixth spot...
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- ..within reach of the play-offs...
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- ..but they needed victory here and - results elsewhere to go their way.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- A win here looked likely - for the visitors...
0:12:49 > 0:12:51- ..against a team - already relegated to the Pro D2.
0:12:56 > 0:13:01- The band plays on here - at Stade Charles Mathon...
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- ..although the fate - of their team is clear.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- They'll be playing - in the Pro D2 next season.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- That was quite a dangerous tackle.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- The referee, Laurent Cardona, - agrees with me.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- This won't be an advantage. - The whistle has blown.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- No need to celebrate.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- We can see from the replay - that it was rather dangerous.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30- He lifted the legs - above the horizontal.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- It could be - the first points of the match...
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- ..for the Castres scrum half - Rory Kockott.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- A successful kick. After seven - minutes, the visitors lead 0-3.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- There's nothing in this match - for Oyonnax.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- It's their last home game - in the Championnat.
0:14:04 > 0:14:09- Just as I say that, Ma'afu - breaks away from the rolling maul...
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- ..and crosses - for the first try of the match.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- He's playing at flanker tonight.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- He's played most of the season - at number eight.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- He's one of their best players, - without a doubt...
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- ..and he's just scored - their first try.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38- Where will this man be playing - next season? I'm not sure.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- He has a contract with Oyonnax.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- Will he be happy - to play in the Pro D2?
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- Who knows? But I'm sure - he's happy with that effort.
0:14:47 > 0:14:48- 7-3 to Oyonnax.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- Who has the dominance in the scrum?
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- It's turning, - possibly intentionally.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05- A referee agrees with me. - Impossible!
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- It's another chance - for Welshman Nicky Robinson...
0:15:13 > 0:15:18- ..to stretch the home side's lead - after 20 minutes of the game.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22- It's a straightforward kick.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- Three points for the home side. - It's 10-3.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- Oyonnax have had a good first half, - as they have throughout the season.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- The forwards - are keeping it tight here.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- They're inches from the try line.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- Another charge - from the number eight, Faure.
0:15:52 > 0:15:53- Fabbri is going for it.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- It's slow ball.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- Castres came in from the side, - I think.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- Advantage is being played.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- It's a free play. This is a - chance to try something different.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- This is Robinson with the dummy, - then a lovely pass.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16- Cardona, the ref, is down.
0:16:17 > 0:16:18- The try looks good.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- Nicky Robinson found the gap - and passed to his back.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26- Cardona missed the grounding.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- Rory Kockott's kick - has been knocked down.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- Castres have the ball. - Kockott is back in the move.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- Oyonnax have completely bossed - the first half.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- That was a great tackle by Gunther - but he was offside.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- Oyonnax have controlled play...
0:16:56 > 0:17:02- ..but Rory Kockott's right foot - has kept Castres in the game.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- This penalty is for the high tackle, - not for the offside.
0:17:13 > 0:17:14- Will he get the angle right?
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- Yes. It's 17-9.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- Rory Kockott has already had - one kick at the posts...
0:17:29 > 0:17:33- ..in this second half, - but he was unsuccessful.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- That's a good charge - from the number eight, Tulou.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- This looks like another opportunity - for Rory Kockott.
0:17:44 > 0:17:45- The tackle was a good one.
0:17:46 > 0:17:52- Marc Clerc was too slow to move - away from the back of the ruck.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- Kockott strikes this better. - Straight through the middle.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- The first points of the second half - are scored by Castres.
0:18:06 > 0:18:07- Only five points in it.
0:18:11 > 0:18:16- Oyonnax's replacement prop, - Tonga'uiha, is penalised.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- Pushing across and then - collapsing it says the referee.
0:18:26 > 0:18:27- A correct decision.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- The Oyonnax fans aren't happy.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- Rory Kockott on the other hand will - be quite happy with that effort.
0:18:39 > 0:18:40- The score is 17-15.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47- Oyonnax need points and they get - the possession that they also need.
0:18:47 > 0:18:53- They haven't had much possession in - the first 20 minutes of this half.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- They'll need to score points.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- All season, - they've been a first-half team.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- There's a chance here. - A ruck had formed.
0:19:09 > 0:19:14- Castres had their hands on the ball.
0:19:14 > 0:19:18- It gives Nicky Robinson a chance.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- It's his first chance - of the second half.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- He's successful. - Oyonnax 20-15 Castres.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- There are 20 minutes left.
0:19:35 > 0:19:39- This game is important to Castres - in the battle for sixth place.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- Palis, the fullback, - catches it and feeds Smith.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- He's looked dangerous all night.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- It's an excellent drive from him.
0:19:50 > 0:19:54- There's a penalty coming here. - No advantage.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- The open-side flanker, - Pierrick Gunther, is penalised.
0:20:01 > 0:20:02- Is there a card?
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- No, there isn't. - There will be a penalty.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- Rain is beginning to fall - here in Oyonnax.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17- David Smith. Castres need - to give him the ball more often.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22- Gunther was penalised.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28- Another chance for Rory Kockott.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- He's hit the post once.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- That one - is straight down the middle.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- Two points in it.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- A wonderful drive - by the prop, Tichit.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53- Kockott feeds his outside half, - who feeds Smith.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- It looks like a try to me.
0:20:58 > 0:21:02- The pass from Dumora - could have been forward.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05- Referee Cardona is having a chat - with his assistant.
0:21:08 > 0:21:13- I think it's the grounding - that they'll have a look at.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17- Was David Smith's foot in touch?
0:21:17 > 0:21:18- No.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- Did he ground the ball? Yes, he did.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- It's a try for Castres - and it puts them in the lead.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- The game is over.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- The final score - is Oyonnax 20-25 Castres.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- That's a crucial victory - for Castres.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- A comfortable win and a bonus point - for Bordeaux against Brive.
0:21:43 > 0:21:48- That point could be crucial to their - hopes of reaching the play-offs.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- A rare win for Pau as they beat - Grenoble at Stade du Hameau.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- There was excitement in Paris as - Stade Francais won by a whisker...
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- ..against Agen, thanks - to a late kick from Jules Plisson.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- Four of the top five meet today...
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- ..so there's no change - in the top half of the table.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- Toulouse, Castres and Bordeaux - are chasing two play-off places.
0:22:12 > 0:22:16- Toulouse could grab their spot - with a win today against Clermont.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- There isn't much between - Oyonnax and Agen at the bottom.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- The two meet next week so we'll - find out then who finishes bottom.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- Join us on Tuesday night - for extended highlights.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- They'll include today's - two top-of-the-table clashes.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- Toulouse welcome Clermont - and Montpellier take on Toulon.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- Until then, goodnight.
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