Perpignan remains in the Top 14. Obliged to go through a cleaver match against Mont-de-Marsan, unfortunate finalist of the Pro D2, the USAP validated its maintenance by winning at the Stade André and Guy Boniface, thanks to a very big second period (16-41).
A success that the Catalan supporters celebrated by inviting themselves onto the lawn to commune with their heroes.
While the two teams were neck and neck at half-time (16-16), the Catalans took advantage of the yellow card from Vereniki Goneva (49th) to make the break and build a 13-point lead.
Shahn Eru's rusk (62nd) gave the locals the opportunity to fight back… but Stade Montois failed to take advantage of it.
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Worse, he was crucified by a try from Lucas Dubois, while Perpignan was still outnumbered (68th).
Tristan Tedder drove the point home five minutes from the end (75th).
Author of 26 points, Melvyn Jaminet did not miss his last appearance in the Catalan jersey.
The French international will be able to take the direction of Toulouse with peace of mind, with the feeling of accomplishment.
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