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0:00:16 > 0:00:19- While most of the rugby - fraternity...
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- ..concentrated on Twickenham - and the World Cup final...
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- ..a good percentage of French fans - were back into domestic action.
0:00:27 > 0:00:31- The big clubs were pitted against - each other in the Top Quatorze.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- Despite losing for - the first time last week...
0:00:35 > 0:00:38- ..Clermont were still - at the top of the table.
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- They focussed on getting back to - winning ways against lowly Castres.
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- We'll see highlights - of that match later...
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- ..along with Oyonnax vs Pau.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- But we start in Paris - and Stade Yves-Du-Manoir...
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- ..where Racing 92 were welcoming - some of their big stars back...
0:00:59 > 0:01:01- ..including Luke Charteris.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- They were taking - on a much-improved Brive side.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- Racing's scrum has been buckling - in this opening ten minutes.
0:01:13 > 0:01:18- It's struggling again - but Machenaud is away.
0:01:18 > 0:01:24- Hauman is chasing - and he clips his ankles there.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26- The pass was forward.
0:01:30 > 0:01:36- He's frustrated because he thought - he was going the distance.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- The final offload - to Rokocoko was untidy.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- Brive are pressing again.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- Pointud, the prop.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- Iribaren, the scrum half, - barks some instructions.
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- Another drive. We're a metre short.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- Pointud nearly gets there.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- Down the blind side - and they think they've scored.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- Galala is celebrating - with the substitutes.
0:02:20 > 0:02:25- It's TMO time.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- The pass missed a man out.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33- Galala's left foot is the issue.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- Does it brush the whitewash?
0:02:43 > 0:02:49- The try has been given. - Was it really valid?
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- The left foot appears - to flick into touch. Debatable.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- Once again the home side - are retreating in the scrum.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- The referee has given the visitors - another penalty.
0:03:15 > 0:03:21- Racing are top of the table - but their sub's in trouble here.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- Tameifuna, the 21st plus prop.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- He's been retreating in the scrums.
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- The cheers suggest it's a good one.
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- The lead has been extended.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- O'Gara and the coaching staff - aren't happy.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- This is Dulin, - the dangerous fullback.
0:04:07 > 0:04:12- With an hour on the clock, - Racing appear to be waking up.
0:04:13 > 0:04:19- Machenaud and the giant prop - try to spread the play.
0:04:22 > 0:04:28- We've waited a whole hour - for some zip in their play.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- Andreu off his wing and - Rokocoko is there at scrum half.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- This is Masoe.
0:04:38 > 0:04:44- To the blind and Dubarry - with the untidy offload. Play on.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Racing through Nyanga now.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- They have countless men out wide.
0:04:54 > 0:05:00- Can they spread it - and keep it alive?
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- Szarzewski has it.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- He finds a gap and sets up - an easy score in the end.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- Ben Arous is the try-scorer.
0:05:13 > 0:05:14- The prop set up by the hooker.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- Two substitutes combining to score.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- Racing's first try.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29- Dubarry soars into the air - and wins it.
0:05:30 > 0:05:35- Watch for the drive here. - Some of the backs are joining in.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- Mike Phillips is controlling things. - Andreu is at the back.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- It had to come and Andreu scores.
0:05:42 > 0:05:48- Racing are back in it and ahead.
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- Andreu, the smallest man on the - pitch hiding behind the forwards.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- Dambielle with the conversion.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- It's there.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- A late chance for Brive. - Even their scrum is struggling now.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- The ball went forward - and there's no advantage.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- Racing have stolen the game.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- Little to choose between them - but the win for Racing...
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- ..meant they replaced Clermont - at the top for a while at least.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- Next, a match between - two struggling teams.
0:06:46 > 0:06:51- Nicky Robinson's new side, Oyonnax, - welcome Pau to Stade Charles-Mathon.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- The points were crucial - to both sides.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- Oyonnax have all - the possession early on here.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- Piri Weepu to Nicky Robinson.
0:07:05 > 0:07:10- Taufa runs the inside angle - as the try line comes within sight.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- George Robson - is the only Englishman at Oyonnax.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- Weepu to Ma'afu.
0:07:20 > 0:07:25- Is there a chance to spread it wide - in these opening minutes?
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- No, indeed. - Weepu is through like Moses.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- He went through the gap.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37- The All Black crosses over - to score for Oyonnax.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- Maybe there was some obstruction.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- We might see from another angle.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- Yes, Clerc, the prop, - used his backside efficiently.
0:07:46 > 0:07:47- Weepu scored.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51- The scrum has lifted.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- Oyonnax are under - a bit of pressure here.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- Pau spread the ball wide.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- The pass from the captain, Fumat...
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- ..is right into the arms of the - Oyonnax fullback, Florian Denos.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- No-one will catch him.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- A second try for the home side.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15- He could see that coming - from the middle of last week!
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- Nobody was going to catch - the flying fullback.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- A second try. It's 12-3 - with the conversion to come.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- Nicky Robinson - with his second conversion.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- He's successful and it's 14-3.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34- Oyonnax is the only team in it - at the moment.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- Their scrum is under pressure.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- Ma'afu is under pressure - but somehow gets over the gain line.
0:08:41 > 0:08:46- Untidy ball but Robson - gives it to Sheridan on the angle.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- Here comes the bearded Weepu.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52- To Robinson, his fellow half-back.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- A great pass from Robinson - to the fullback, Denos.
0:08:57 > 0:09:02- Denos kicks and it's straight - into the hands of Daniel Ikpefan.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- A third try for Oyonnax.
0:09:05 > 0:09:06- A lovely try.
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- You need a bit of luck if you kick - the ball on this pitch in Oyonnax.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- Oyonnax got the luck this time.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- SECOND HALF
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- Only two penalties - in this second half.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- The score is 27-9.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- Oyonnax are down to 14 men.
0:09:25 > 0:09:30- Traille looks for another chance - for his captain.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- He breaks through - and it's back inside to Niko.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- Marques, the scrum half, - is in support.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40- He decides first of all not to pass, - which is the right decision.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- Fajardo goes over the score.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- The try has been awarded.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50- The crowd isn't happy.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- The captain did well to find Niko.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- He hasn't gone to the TMO - but maybe that pass was forward.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- Everyone in Oyonnax thinks it was!
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- A nice dummy pass - and the try is awarded.
0:10:09 > 0:10:11- Replacements are on the pitch.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13- Ma'afu has carried the ball well.
0:10:13 > 0:10:18- Cibray looks for someone - and finds Tonga'uiha.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22- We all remember him from his time - at Northampton Saints.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- Oyonnax are keeping it tight.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- They have lost their bonus point...
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- ..as Cibray finds the gap - and has Ursache on his shoulder.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- Can they reclaim the bonus point?
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- Cibray gives it wide to Denos...
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- ..who feeds the winger, - Alaska Taufa.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- That was a great try.
0:10:42 > 0:10:47- Lespinas, the replacement, - finds Denos, my man of the match.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49- He's done everything well.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- His pass is perfect for Taufa, - the winger, to cross.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- The score is 35-16.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- The ball is near the try line...
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- ..as Oyonnax, the home side, - look for their fifth try.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- The game is safe.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- The ball has gone forward - but it's a penalty.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16- What's the decision, a shot at goal - or go for a fifth try?
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- The referee says there was - an infringement.
0:11:23 > 0:11:24- What will they do?
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- Water is passed around - but no decision yet.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- They charge through Tonga'uiha, - who isn't quite over.
0:11:32 > 0:11:33- No try but it was close.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- Cibray waits for the ball.
0:11:37 > 0:11:42- Who is there to receive it. It's - the replacement hooker, Maurouard.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- The try has been awarded.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- If the French director - will be so kind...
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- ..I'd like to see that - from another angle.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- It looks like I'm not allowed - to see it again.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- Well, yes, I can.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- He did well to catch the ball - but did he ground it?
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- I can't see that he did but - the referee is closer than I am.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- There's another who's not happy!
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- One unhappy chap is the Pau coach, - Simon Mannix.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- Five tries to one. - Pau need something quickly.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- We have five and a half minutes - remaining.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- A penalty to Pau - as Traille takes it quickly.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- They need more than one try, - mind you.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- They definitely need something.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- Dougall played for Munster - a few seasons ago.
0:12:37 > 0:12:38- Slow ball for Pau.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- Traille is involved once again - but the move is untidy.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- Tonga'uiha is strong over the ball.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- The referee tells him to let it go - but is he listening?
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- No, he's not.
0:12:49 > 0:12:50- They must run the ball.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- Monzeglio goes and has - Mosese Ratuvou on his shoulder.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- A consolation try for Pau.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- A good one nevertheless.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- Here it is again.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- Monzeglio made the decision - and found Ratuvou on his shoulder.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- We are in to added time - in this game.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- Oyonnax could potentially - lose their bonus point.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- They have to be careful - not to concede another try.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- The ball is spread wide - as Vatubua breaks free...
0:13:29 > 0:13:30- ..and finds Fumat, the captain.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- He's grounded the ball - under the posts.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37- However, the try has not yet - been awarded.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- I wonder what the reason could be.
0:13:39 > 0:13:44- The referee is consulting the TMO.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- He is looking at the pass - from Vatubua.
0:13:48 > 0:13:53- I think the final pass to Fumat - was forward.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- He agrees that it was - a forward pass.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- It's the end of the game - and Oyonnax have their bonus point.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- A victory by 42-23 to them.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- They climb above Pau - in the Top Quatorze.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14- Five tries to two and Nicky - Robinson's 100% kicking record...
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- ..give Oyonnax - their second win of the season.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- Join us after the break...
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- ..to see if Clermont can climb back - to the top of the domestic league.
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0:14:32 > 0:14:35- We go to the Massif Central - for our final game...
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- ..as Clermont welcomed Castres - to Stade Marcel Michelin.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- Both teams lost last week...
0:14:42 > 0:14:46- ..but with Racing having won earlier - in the day to go top...
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- ..the pressure was on Clermont to do - well in front of their home crowd.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- Clermont move the ball out left.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- Rougerie has it.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- He's usually a winger.
0:15:03 > 0:15:07- They've lost possession. David - Smith, formerly of Toulon, has it.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Caballero is the flanker.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12- Rudi Wulf is inside him.
0:15:12 > 0:15:13- Caballero once more.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- The last pass was forward. Shame. - Fair play to Castres.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- It's no surprise - that the flanker looks disappointed.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- It was a superb move. - Caballero was involved twice.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- But the final pass was forward.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- Clermont are pressing. - Parra goes right.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- Lapandry. Strettle.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42- Strettle goes past the winger.
0:15:43 > 0:15:44- He cuts back inside.
0:15:45 > 0:15:46- They're ten metres out.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- Jacquet keeps the move going.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- Gerondeau has it - in the shadow of the posts.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56- They need quick ball now.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- Parra rips the ball out.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- He waits for options. - It goes to Lopez.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- Rougerie to Vulivuli!
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- Clermont have the first try - of the game after 28 minutes.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- The centre, Albert Vulivuli, - celebrates.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- The ball came out and it was - Rougerie with the final pass.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- The tackling was loose - by the visitors, however.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- Parra with the long kick - to halfway.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- Palis is back there.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- Fritz Lee with the tackle.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- Seron feeds the backs.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42- Kirkpatrick, the fly half, - wearing the scrum cap.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- Seron goes to the blind side.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- Is there an opportunity this time?
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- The scrum half keeps the move going.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- Caballero.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- I think they've lost it - on the floor. Good work by Domingo.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- Gerondeau.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- It's a long pass to midfield.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- Vulivuli.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- Rougerie goes outside his man.
0:17:14 > 0:17:15- He has Abendanon inside him.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18- He's up to the 22.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- He passes to the fullback - and it's a great try for Clermont.
0:17:22 > 0:17:23- Nick Abendanon.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- No wonder he's delighted.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- Aurelien Rougerie must be praised.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- He realized - that the hooker was in midfield.
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- He drew his man - and timed his pass perfectly.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- Abendanon scored under the posts.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- Clermont decide to run it - from inside their own 22.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- Parra keeps it with the pack.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- The prop, Montes.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- Parra to Lopez, - who kicks towards the touchline.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06- Strettle's out there, - and he catches it.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- What can he do?
0:18:08 > 0:18:10- He's past halfway.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12- What vision to kick it into space.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- Abendanon is after it...
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- ..but he knocks it on!
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- What a shame! David Smith clears.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- Pity. That would've been some try.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- The two Englishmen - combined excellently.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31- Strettle with the run.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35- He saw that Abendanon was out wide - and kicked into space.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39- It's a shame that the winger - couldn't hold onto it.
0:18:42 > 0:18:43- Gerondeau.
0:18:43 > 0:18:49- He's easily recognizable - with his full head of curls.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- The ball goes left.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- Strettle - is in the three-quarter line.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- They're into the 22.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59- Parra out to Domingo.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- Parra goes right this time.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- Montes, the prop, - wasn't sure what to do.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- Parra to Lopez.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- Abendanon! He finds space again.
0:19:14 > 0:19:15- He found another gear.
0:19:16 > 0:19:17- The ball goes right.
0:19:18 > 0:19:19- Lopez. Vulivuli!
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- Kayser, the hooker, - is over in the corner.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- Another great try by the home team.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- Benjamin Kayser scored this one.
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- The creative work was done once more - by the Englishman, Nick Abendanon.
0:19:43 > 0:19:44- Fritz Lee picks up the ball.
0:19:45 > 0:19:46- Parra out to midfield.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- He comes around - and throws a long pass.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- The fullback, Geoffrey Palis, - with the interception.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54- There's no-one back for Clermont.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- It's a try for the visitors, - Castres.
0:19:59 > 0:20:05- Palis intercepted and ran three- - quarters the length of the field.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- Morgan Parra's pass was high risk.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- Geoffrey Palis. - Away he went on a 70-metre run.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- He dived over - for a try under the posts.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- Less than 15 minutes left.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31- It's a scrum - in the shadow of Castres' posts.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- Morgan Parra feeds the scrum.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- Gerondeau is now at Number 8.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- He picks up the ball.
0:20:38 > 0:20:39- Out to Lopez.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- Lopez goes over!
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- It's their fourth try.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- This time, Camille Lopez celebrates.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50- The fly half has now scored - 20 points in this game.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- The fly half dummied and then - stretched over the try line.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- No wonder he's delighted.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- We're almost - into the last ten minutes.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- The ball comes back rather untidily - for Castres.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- It's a long kick downfield by Palis.
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- This could be dangerous. - Nick Abendanon has acres of space.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28- He's a big favourite - at Stade Marcel Michelin.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- The ball's spread out to Lopez.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- Strettle goes outside his man!
0:21:34 > 0:21:38- It's a magnificent try - in the corner for Clermont.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- Once more, - the two Englishmen combine...
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- ..this time with Camille Lopez.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- Lopez drew his man, - Strettle went outside him.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- No-one was going to stop - the Englishman.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- It's Clermont's fifth try. - There's no way back for Castres now.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- Clermont - return to the top of the table.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- It ends Clermont 42-13 Castres.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- Baptiste Serin and Lionel Beauxis's - accurate kicks...
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- ..gave Bordeaux a narrow win - over La Rochelle.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- Holders Stade Francais' season - is getting from bad to worse.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- They lost to bottom-placed Agen.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24- Montpellier lost at home - to Toulouse.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- It's another week at the top - for Clermont.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- They found the ability to win - against Castres.
0:22:30 > 0:22:35- They have a four-point advantage - over Racing 92 in second.
0:22:35 > 0:22:41- The number of points scored is what - separates Toulouse and Montpellier.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- Bordeaux are three points behind - on 19 points.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- Brive are sixth.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- Toulon, who are playing today, - complete the top half.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- You can see how they fared - at Grenoble...
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- ..in our highlights programme - at 6.30pm on Tuesday.
0:22:59 > 0:23:01- Until then, goodbye.
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