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Top 14 Roundup: Vannes’ Near-Miracle vs Pau, Toulouse Survive Castres & UBB Run Riot

Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper recap a dramatic Top 14 weekend, starting with Vannes’ huge second-half rally from 14–40 down to lose 40–43 to Pau, earning an attacking bonus point. They note Vannes’ cleaner discipline but highlight lineout issues and look ahead to a key trip to Perpignan. They discuss Toulouse’s 8–7 derby win at Castres with an inexperienced lineup, Bordeaux-Bègles’ 51–28 win over Lyon with eight tries and Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s versatility, Racing 92’s 55–25 win over Perpignan in Créteil, and La Rochelle’s 38–13 win over Clermont amid Ronan O’Gara refereeing complaints. They also cover Bayonne’s 35–32 win over Stade Français, preview Montpellier vs Toulon at La Mosson, mention Jack Willis winning Player of the Year at the Nuit du Rugby, and review the current league standings.

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