Pau (AFP)
Toulon, which remained on two defeats in a row including one at home, reacted on Saturday during the 17th day of the Top 14 by overthrowing a team from Pau (33-29) more and more concerned with maintenance.
Diminished by 15 absences, between players selected or injured, then worried by two cases of Covid-19 revealed on Friday, the RCT redeemed itself for its misstep in Mayol against La Rochelle thanks to a double from Argentina's third line Facundo Isa .
But above all thanks to a remarkable efficiency, to punish the errors of the Section Pau, which, doubled by Montpellier, fell dangerously to 12th place in the standings.
The Pau took control from the start thanks to their opener Antoine Hastoy, efficient scorer and decisive passer for Clovis Le Bail after eliminating four defenders.
In progress in terms of discipline and solid defensively, the Béarnais seemed to be able to give themselves some air in the race to maintain, them who remained on two defeats in a row on their field.
But as too often this season, they ended up encountering a fatal air gap which the Var were able to take advantage of to take the lead thanks to Isa's double.
In the dying minutes, hooker Quentin Lespiaucq's attempt only offered the defensive bonus to Pau.
Out of ten receptions at the Hameau this season, the Section has only won three (Agen, UBB, Stade français) and finds itself more than ever condemned to look behind: Bayonne, penultimate, is five lengths behind, but with two fewer matches.
In contrast, the RCT, sixth, confirms its place in the right car for the final stages.
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