Valence-Romans, for its part, lost ground by falling at Aurillac, on the 19th day.
Colomiers and Provence Rugby kept the pace set by Vannes at the top of Pro D2, winning on Friday evening while Valence-Romans lost ground by falling to Aurillac (32-28). The VRDR, which was trailing 22-8 at half-time, however limited the damage by snatching the defensive bonus point at the last minute thanks to a strong try from pillar Vincent Vial transformed by Lucas Méret.
With 57 points, the Drômois remain 4th but are now eight lengths behind Provence Rugby (2nd), winner 23-19 on the ground of the red lantern, Carcassonne, and seven behind Colomiers, who demolished Soyaux-Angoulême (42-0) in its Michel-Bendichou stadium. The day before, Vannes won on the wire at Oyonnax (32-29) at the opening of the 19th day. The Bretons remain firmly anchored at the top of Pro D2 with 72 points.
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The highlight of the evening came from the Armandie stadium, where Agen defeated Nevers (53-7). In the standings, the SUA, which was 8th at kick-off, gained one place and overtook its evening opponent. The Pro D2 will take a break before returning to the fields on February 12 and 13 for the 20th day.
Results of the matches of the 19th day:
THURSDAY
Oyonnax (bd) – Vannes 29 – 32
Friday
Béziers – Dax 10 – 3
Colomiers (bo) – Soyaux-Angoulême 42 – 0
Mont-de-Marsan – Brive 20 – 3
Agen (bo) – Nevers 53 – 7
Carcassonne (bd) – Provence Rugby 19 – 23
Aurillac – Valence-Romans (bd) 32 – 28
Biarritz – Grenoble 25 – 15
