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La Rochelle defeated Lyon 19-15 away from home on Saturday to move within three points of the Top 14 leaders, as Racing 92 and Toulouse also won.
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— Bagnards Rochelais ???? (@ClubBagnards) November 4, 2017
Brock James kicked four penalties and converted Alexi Bales’ second-half try to make the difference at Stade de Gerland, where Frederic Michalak sent over five penalties for the try-less hosts.
Lyon remain in first place despite losing in the Top 14 for the first time since September.
Toulouse, meanwhile, are fourth, two points behind second-placed La Rochelle, after snatching a 38-37 victory over Bordeaux Begles.
Les Stadistes remportent ce derby du Sud-Ouest face à l'@UBBrugby sur le score serré de 38 à 37 ! #STUBB ??? pic.twitter.com/tHGgY39pAN
— Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain) November 4, 2017
The away team had led 34-24 at the break after running in four tries in the space of 14 first-half minutes, but Joe Tekori’s converted try in the 75th minute was enough for Toulouse to deny the visitors at Stade Ernest-Wallon.
Racing 92 are four points further back from Toulouse in sixth spot after leaving it even later at home to Pau, Pat Lambie converting Marc Andreu’s try with just a minute left to secure a 23-20 triumph.
Castres were more comfortable in beating Oyonnax 32-19 on the road, while a dramatic late penalty helped struggling Agen to upset Toulon 26-24 at home and record just their second victory of the season.
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