Toulouse Overcomes Key Absences to Defeat Clermont and Regain Top 14 Lead
Despite missing multiple international players, Toulouse secured a decisive 35-18 victory over Clermont, reclaiming first place in the Top 14 standings.
- Toulouse won 35-18 against Clermont in the 16th round of the Top 14, despite being without ten key players due to international duty.
- Anthony Jelonch, a standout performer for Toulouse, scored two tries and will rejoin the French national team for the Six Nations this week.
- Clermont briefly led in the second half, but Toulouse's strong response, including tries from Jelonch and Paul Graou, sealed the win.
- The victory moves Toulouse to the top of the Top 14 standings with 55 points, ahead of Bordeaux-Bègles and Toulon, who are tied at 52 points.
- Clermont, now fifth in the standings, faces increasing pressure from Castres as the battle for playoff spots intensifies.
Le Figaro 