Pro D2: ASBH new leader of the championship after its victory against Mont-de-Marsan and the defeat of Vannes at Provence Rugby

Les Biterrois sont les nouveaux leaders du classement après leur victoire contre Mont-de-Marsan. Midi Libre – SYLVIE CAMBON

For the first time this season, ASBH sits at the top of the Pro D2 ranking after the 20th day, following its victory against Mont-de-Marsan, combined with the defeat of Vannes on the Provence Rugby field , Friday February 16.

The alignment of the planets is perfect for ASBH! For the first time this season, Béziers is the new leader of Pro D2, at the end of this 20th day.

The Héraultais missed a first opportunity a few weeks ago with the defeat against Provence (17-18), then they were briefly after their victory at Montauban (34-37) last week .

Pro D2: the ranking and results of the 20th day

 But thanks to their success against Mont-de-Marsan (25-20) at the Stade Raoul-Barrière, combined with the defeat of RC Vannes on the pitch of Provence Rugby (16-13 ), here are the Biterrois alone leaders in the championship.

A stunning victory against Mont-de-Marsan

Pierre Caillet's players had to work hard to win against Montois on Friday evening. Following an opposing interception, ASBH was led 7-0 from the start then 10-0 after a penalty. Struggling in his rugby, Béziers had to wait until the 35th minute to score his first points on a try from Alquier, before coming back to level before half-time thanks to a penalty from Marques (10-10) .

The Rouge et Bleu then came back with completely different intentions after half-time, scoring two more tries by Lorre (56th) and Gonzalez (65th) to take off. Then resisting the return of Montois reduced to fourteen in the 63rd minute. All to be the new bosses of Pro D2, with two points ahead of Provence Rugby, before going to Vannes next Thursday.