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Veronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper discuss Vannes’ first win, a 79th-minute comeback at Stade de la Rabine to beat Clermont after trailing 16–6 at halftime, praising captain Gourdon’s late try and Anthony Bouthier’s crucial conversion, and noting stormy conditions and bench impact. Veronique recounts attending Vannes vs Harlequins at the Stoop, highlighting the passionate Breton support despite a late try surge by Harlequins. They review Top 14 results: Toulon beat Pau 41–20 with Melvyn Jaminet’s first-half hat-trick; Lyon rallied to win at Bayonne; Castres edged Stade Français 16–8; Montpellier beat Racing 92 20–17 after a disallowed Racing try; Toulouse nearly let a big lead slip vs Perpignan. They preview La Rochelle vs Bordeaux-Bègles without injured Jalibert, give standings and next fixtures, cover Pro D2 (Oyonnax’s first loss, Provence level on points), debate promotion rules, list injuries (Beaune, Aldegheri concussion), note France women’s 31–12 loss to New Zealand, and discuss Galthié’s injury-hit autumn plans with a 42-man squad.

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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.

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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