Direct. Perpignan - Montpellier: follow the match of the second day of the Top 14

Top 14: USAP humiliated by MHR for its return to Aimé-Giral

A sad return for the USAP at Aimé-Giral. For its return to its stadium, Perpignan was corrected by Montpellier 51 to 10 during the second day of the Top 14, Saturday August 27.

For its return to its stadium, after a 2021-2022 season played in exile at the Parc des sports et de l'amitié in Narbonne, the USAP fell heavily against Montpellier (51-10), Saturday 27 August, during the second day of the Top 14. A big gap for the Catalans, yet winners of Brive (13-9) last week and who missed the opportunity to take the lead in the standings.

Dominated in all areas of the game, at the Aimé-Giral stadium in Perpignan, the USAP conceded seven tries to the MHR, including four in the first period, signed by Thomas Darmon (10th), Anthony Bouthier (22nd), Enzo Forletta (31st) and Yvan Reilhac (40th), giving the Héraultais a 29-3 half-time lead. The bonus point was acquired at the hour mark thanks to a try from Kelian Galletier (61st), before Arthur Vincent (67th) added a sixth then Zach Mercer, a second after entering the game (73rd). Perpignan saved the honor thanks to a try from Lucas Dubois (70th).

With this success, Montpellier temporarily takes the lead in the standings with 10 points, ahead of Stade Français on goal difference, while waiting for the other matches of the 2nd day. The Perpignanais, for their part, fall to 5th place, tied with Lyon and Brive, with 5 points.