The leader of the Pro D2 Oyonnax widened the gap on his runner-up Agen, beaten 16-12 Thursday by Soyaux-Angoulême, by beating Rouen 61-13 during the tenth day, Friday.
With this improved victory, the Aindinois take a six-point lead over Agen (2nd) and seven over Grenoble, who climbed on the podium after having chained a third victory in Carcassonne (23-14). Vannes climbs to fourth position thanks to a success at Nevers (18-12).
Against Rouen (7th), Oyonnax scored nine tries, including five in the first half and was able to count on the 18 points scored by opener Jules Soulan. The Normans did not score points in the second half.
Biarritz made one of the bargains of the evening by winning against Aurillac (31-16). The five-time champions of France climb to fifth place. On the other hand, Colomiers, dominated by Mont-de-Marsan, slipped out of the top 5 and found themselves sixth.