1 AWAY WIN FOR THE REIGNING CHAMPIONS
After a complicated first trip to Jean-Dauger, the Stade Toulousain has just claimed a second successive win at Oyonnax (21-27). Led by Paul Graou, who scored a brace, Ugo Mola's men finished their first half of the season in style.
4 ATTACKING BONUSES ON THE DAY
Castres Olympique outclassed Aviron Bayonnais on home soil, leaving the visitors without a point (37-0). Meanwhile, the Section Paloise scored 4 tries in a comprehensive 40-10 win over Lyon. The Racingmen scored no fewer than 9 tries to inflict a heavy defeat on USAP (59-10). Finally, the Stade Français continued its perfect start to the championship with a bonus-point win over Montpellier (24-9).
CLERMONT AND BORDEAUX STRUGGLE AT HOME
In a tightly contested match, Clermont won by the narrowest of margins against the European champions Rochelais (11-10). For their part, Union Bordeaux-Bègles won their match against Toulon at Chaban-Delmas (22-17).
STADE FRANÇAIS TOP, PERPIGNAN 0 POINTS DOWN
Before the World Cup break, there are two main points to remember. The first is that the Stade Français is the only team to have won all its matches (3/3). The second is that Perpignan is the only team to have lost all these matches, without even picking up a single defensive bonus point...
