Pau (AFP)
Clermont, who remained on four away defeats, revived in the race for the Top 6 by winning at the end in Pau (23-20), in danger for his future, Saturday, on the occasion of the 15th day of Top 14.
The ASM, long led by a Section well underway with a quick test by Votu (2), waited for the 76th minute and this load of its pillar Uhila from which Raka took advantage, to snatch four precious points allowing him to switch on the right side of the rank.
For their part, the Bearnais confirmed their recurring difficulties in the Hamlet. Worst team at home at kickoff, this new defeat, rather cruel, plunges them into uncertainty, within reach of a simple victory of the Stade Français, red lantern, which plays Sunday against La Rochelle.
This scenario, little had envisaged it after the successful start of Palois concerned and dominating to the point of allowing Votu to extricate themselves from a ruck for the first try (7-0).
Picked cold, Franck Azéma's men were not left to impress for long, despite an approximate conquest. But their attacks lacked the edge to bend the aggressive local defense.
Suddenly, a false rhythm settled with a duel of scorers between Laidlaw and Hastoy (10-6, 33).
The Clermont coaching modified the data of this match which took another pace with this interval taken by Iturria which was spinning to the test (10-13, 49th).
Pau then went back to his conquest to return. First by a penalty from Hastoy, then another played by hand by Le Bail who concluded a nice relay from Habel-Kuffner (20-13, 71).
Excluding the bonus, the Auvergnats left again. Lopez, on penalty, reduced the score before this ride by Uhila breaking three tackles to serve Raka up to the test of the win.
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