Bayonne Stuns Toulouse with Dominant Performance, Chapel Earns Top Marks
Bayonne, France – A commanding performance from Bayonne saw them defeat Toulouse in a tightly contested Top 14 match, with flanker Esteban Chapel delivering a man-of-the-match display. The final score reflected Bayonne’s control, as individual performances across the board contributed too a significant victory.
The result marks a crucial turning point in the Top 14 season for both clubs. Bayonne’s win propels them further up the league table, solidifying their playoff aspirations, while Toulouse faces renewed pressure to regain their championship form. This match underscores the increasing competitiveness of the league and the unpredictable nature of rugby at the highest level.
Bayonne’s standout performers included Chapel, who earned a remarkable 8.5/10 rating.Fly-half Segonds also shone, receiving a 7.5/10,while prop Source contributed strongly with a 7/10. Center Laval was also highly rated with a 6/10.
Conversely, Toulouse struggled to find their rhythm, with several key players underperforming.Dimitri Delibes received the lowest score for Toulouse at 3.5/10, followed by Raw mat with a 3/10. Roman Ntamack also had a quiet game, earning a 4/10. Toulouse’s only consistently high performer was Thomas Ntamack, who secured a 7.5/10 rating. Willis also performed well, earning a 7/10.
Bayonne Player Ratings:
* 15. Orabé: 4.5/10
* 14.Spring: 5.5/10
* 13. martocq: 5.5/10
* 12. LAVAL: 6/10
* 11. Erbinartegaray: 6.5/10
* 10. Segonds: 7.5/10
* 9. Germain: 5/10
* 8.Soak: 6.5/10
* 7. Chapel: 8.5/10
* 6. Habel kip font: 6/10
* 5. Johnson: 5/10
* 4.Source: 7/10
* 3. Setiano: 4.5/10
* 2. Bosch: 5/10
* 1. Bordels: 5.5/10
Toulouse Player Ratings:
* 15. Kinghorn: 5/10
* 14. Delibes: 3.5/10
* 13. Costs: 5/10
* 12.AHKI: 4/10
* 11. Lebel: 6/10
* 10. R.Ntamack: 4/10
* 9. Graou: 4/10
* 8. T.Ntamack: 7.5/10
* 7. Raw mat: 3/10
* 6. Willis: 7/10
* 5. Vergé: 4/10
* 4. jelonch: 4.5/10
* 3. Aldeghetti: 4/10
* 2. Lacombre: 4/10
* 1. Bertrand: 5/10
