The year is off to a good start for Castres Olympique. Miraculous success for the CO at home against La Rochelle this Sunday (31-30), the fifth in a row at home during this 14th day of the Top 14. Unbeaten for more than a year in their den in the league, or 15 matches in a row, the Tarnais take the opportunity to overtake the Maritimes in the standings and climb to 4th place, with now one point ahead of their victim of the day (5th). Beaten for the sixth time in seven trips since the start of the season, the Rochelais confirm their concerns away from home, a recurring problem since the end of last season.
Bordeaux retains its leadership position after its home victory against Biarritz (30-27). Stade Toulousain remains second after another defeat in Clermont (16-13). Next match for Toulouse, Sunday January 9 at home against Montpellier. Meeting to follow in full on France Bleu Occitanie.