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Back to EpisodesTic Tac & Tackles: The French Rugby Recap - 6th Round in 19 minutes
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Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the French flair and va-va voum, with Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper!
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On the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, in 19 minutes, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper recap a newsworthy Top 14 week, led by Pierre Mignoni’s resignation at Toulon after a 28–0 loss to Montpellier and concerns about players attitudes; Toulon responded with a 29–15 win over Racing as Franck this weekend. They review Bordeaux Bègles’ first away win, 23–22 at Clermont, highlighting Maxime Lucu’s 13 points and try plus strong defense, while noting Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s quieter, injury-affected game and mentioning young Louis Vermeulen. La Rochelle beat Lyon 28–16 with Antoine Hastoy starring; Pau stayed top after beating Castres 35–26; Stade Français beat Montpellier but lost three players to injury; Vannes remained bottom after a 21–12 loss to Perpignan. They preview Toulouse–Bayonne, Pro D2 leaders Oyonnax, and upcoming European fixtures, plus news on Christophe Urios extending at Clermont, Sean Edwards joining Argentina, and Cyril Baille linked to Bayonne.