LOU won easily against Stade Français at the end of the sixth day of the Top 14 (35-3).
TOPS
An impregnable rear triangle, Dumortier finally scoring
LOU owes a lot of credit to its rear triangle with two try-scoring wingers and an untouchable Niniashvili. The Georgian full-back was a real wisp with 116 meters covered and 8 defenders beaten. His participation in Ioane’s first try and his devastating hooks undermined the Stade Français defense. The Italian international also took the opportunity to cover 103 meters and eliminate 6 opponents.
Other good news, Ethan Dumortier finally scores a try, the first of the season. After a more than complicated 2023-2024 season, the French international participated in his team’s offensive festival and was congratulated by his teammates. A perfect evening for LOU who took the opportunity to move to 4th in the standings.
Baptiste Couilloud received 19/19
How far will he go? The LOU scrum half has just scored, with his double, his 18th and 19th tries of the year 2024 in as many matches played. Huge stats that show the 27-year-old’s sparkling form. Mischief, intelligence and success, an explosive cocktail that smiles on the Lyonnais and his training club.
Gerland, fortress that has become impregnable
The Gerland stadium is not a wolf trap, but it remains comparable. Stade Français was the last team to defeat Lyon at home in November 2023, and the Rhone residents came full circle by having the upper hand over the Stade Français. A good way to start the season with a fourteenth success in a row at home and to climb towards the heights of the Top 14.
FLOPS
Red alert among the Pink Soldiers
The observation is becoming worrying for Stade Français. No points taken away and a 13th place in the standings synonymous with the relegation zone. A messy offensive game (11 defenders beaten against 31 for LOU) and a defense at bay which was unable to contain Lyon’s attacks. The “Pink Army” has its work cut out for it this season and will have to find solutions quickly to avoid remaining in the bottom of the rankings.
A fatal indiscipline for Parisians
Apart from the number of faults committed (11), Stade Français cruelly lacked the desire to win this match. Apart from a few players like Joe Jonas, who gave some punch off the bench, the Parisians seemed apathetic and without a solution against a LOU who brought out the steamroller for the occasion. A worrying performance as the club travels again away against Castres next Saturday.
Léo Barré unrecognizable
Five tackles including three missed, two forwards trying to recover kicks, Léo Barré showed us his worst face this Sunday evening. The Parisian full-back was like his team, next to the plate, and he was quickly taken out in the 53rd minute in place of Joe Jonas who showed a much better face than his teammate. An evening to forget for the 22-year-old.
