Bayonne Defeats Toulon in thrilling Top 14 Clash,Fueled by Bordelai’s Dominance and Segonds’ Heroics
Bayonne secured a hard-fought victory over Toulon in a Top 14 match marked by a controversial penalty and standout performances from key players. A late penalty try, awarded after a questionable illegal tackle by Gaël Dréan near his own in-goal-deemed a fault by referee Mr. Bralley-proved decisive, allowing Bayonne to regain the lead. Joris segonds then capitalized on the prospect, successfully converting the penalty try and solidifying Bayonne’s position.
The match showcased a stark contrast in player form, with bayonne benefiting from extraordinary displays from prop Andy Bordelai (8/10) and fly-half Joris Segonds (8.5/10). Conversely, Toulon struggled with several underwhelming performances, notably from scrum-half Ben White (3.5/10) and prop Beka Gigashvili (3.5/10). The result substantially impacts both teams’ standings in the Top 14, with bayonne gaining valuable points in their pursuit of a playoff spot, while Toulon faces increased pressure to regain momentum.
Bayonne Player Ratings:
* 15. Cheikh Tiberghien: 4/10
* 14. Tom Spring: 6.5/10
* 12. Sevelas: 5.5/10
* 11. Arnaud Erbinartegaray: 4.5/10
* 10.Joris Segonds: 8.5/10
* 9.Herschel Jantjies: 5.5/10
* 8. Rodrigo Bruni: 6/10
* 7. Esteban Capilla: 5/10
* 6. Alexandre Fischer: 6/10
* 5. Alexander Moon: 5/10
* 4. Arthur Source: 6.5/10
* 3. Emerick Setiano: 6.5/10
* 2.Lucas martin: 6.5/10
* 1. Andy Bordelai: 8/10
Toulon Player Ratings:
* 15.Melvly Jaminet: 6/10
* 14. Dréan District: 6.5/10
* 13. Juan Ignacio Brex: 5/10
* 12. Antoine Frisch: 4.5/10
* 11. Setariki Tiicuvu: 4/10
* 10. Paolo Garbisi: 5/10
* 9. Ben White: 3.5/10
* 8. Zach Mercer: 4/10
* 7. Esteban Abadie: 6/10
* 6.Lewis Ludlam: 5.5/10
* 5. David Ribbans: 5.5/10
* 4. Brian Wailed: 5/10
* 3. Beka Gigashvili: 3.5/10
* 2. Teddy Baubigny: 4/10
* 1. Daniel Brennan: 3.5/10