A hell of a “phew” of relief. This Saturday evening, Stade Français did a lot of good against Clermont. In its Jean-Bouin garden, the Parisian club recorded its third success of the season (36-6). Above all, he got out of last place in the Top 14, which he temporarily occupied after the victory in Vannes earlier in the day.
The Pink Soldiers did it in style. Laurent Labit’s team held the ball, stifling their Clermont opponent. And showed patience, too. This is evidenced by his second try, scored by Louis Carbonel after a sequence of possession of more than two minutes. The opening half transformed immediately (34th, 15-3).
The first Parisian attempt was the work of Léo Barré. The rear combined with Samuel Ezeala then overtook the Auvergne defense (17th, 8-3). Clermont scored its only points of the match on penalties, signed Benjamín Urdapilleta (8th, 38th).
In the second period, Stade Français unfolded and secured the offensive bonus. Lucas Peyresblanques scored after a maul (56th, 22-6 after transformation). Then Peniasi Dakuwaqa flattened in turn, coming off a throw-in. Once again, Louis Carbonel transformed (64th, 29-6).
To conclude the festival, Juan Van der Mescht planted a fifth try, transformed by Zack Henry (73rd, 36-6). Faced with the Auvergnats who were still weak away – they lost in their four away games – Stade Français did better than win. He found a little bit of a smile again.
