The return derby of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques between Bayonne and Pau, counting for the 21st day of Top 14, will be played on Saturday March 25 on the ground of the Spanish Basque footballers of Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, Rowing announced on Wednesday. It had been nearly nine years since Bayonne had crossed the border to relocate a Top 14 match. On April 12, 2014, the Basque club hosted Stade Français at Stade Anoeta in front of 22,138 spectators.
Since then, the enclosure of San Sebastián has changed its name – it is called Reale Arena – and has been renovated, enlarged and modernized in recent years, with a capacity increased from 32,500 to 39,500 seats.
It has a hybrid lawn, like the Jean-Dauger stadium in Bayonne and is to host the Top 14 semi-finals on June 9 and 10. The first derby of the season between the Section and Rowing, played on the weekend -last end, ended in a draw (22-22).