The Parisians immediately understood that their first European evening of the season would not be easy. Stade Français lost to Munster (33-7) this Saturday evening in Ireland. Trailing in the 16th minute and with a try from Thaakir Abrahams, Paul Gustard’s players were unable to come back. Thay even conceded a second try when they had numerical superiority after Alex Nankivell’s yellow card.
Outnumbered, it didn’t work out much better for the capital club. Narrowly excluding second row Pierre-Henri Azagoh, alex Kendellen scored Ireland’s third try. The defeat could have worsened with a second red card, this time picked up by Baptiste Pesenti after an incomprehensible cathedral tackle, but the Parisians saved their attendance thanks to clément Castets (59th).
Joe Marchant and co are not relaunching after their relapse into the Top 14 last weekend in Bayonne (21-13). The Roses failed to capitalize on their gorgeous derby victory against Racing 92 (40-24). They will only return to the Top 14 on December 21st as the Champions Cup continues next weekend, with Saracens’ arrival at Jean-Bouin.
Convincing successes for Clermont and Toulon
previously, the other French clubs involved had performed quite well. Clermont disperses Trevigiano, without conceding a single point (28-0). Fiji’s Peceli Yato and France’s Barnabé Massa each scored a brace against the Italians. The ASM then secures the offensive bonus point. Toulon didn’t get that far, but RCT still won in South Africa against the Stormers (24-14).
[📺 RÉSUMÉ VIDÉO] 🏆 Investec Champions Cup
💥 In South Africa, Toulon makes its debut by defeating the Stormers!
🌊 A 24-14 success, while RCT was down 4 points at halftime!
📊 The Toulonians move to the top of their group!https://t.co/y0D5rTIVhi— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) December 7, 2024
Trailing at half-time, Toulonnais reacted in the second half before holding on late, despite Yannick Youyoutte’s sending off (72nd). the afternoon was less tender with Castres. Northampton’s English never trembled against Jeremy davidson’s troops (38-8). Castres are bottom of Group C, one place behind Stade Français.
