The Maritimes, title European champions, cracked the Héraultais, winners of the Brennus shield, Saturday evening (26-22).
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La Rochelle won the standoff against Montpellier, champion of France, on Saturday, during the 1st day of the Top 14, pending the XXL clash between Bordeaux-Bègles and Toulouse on Sunday. The European champions started their season in the best possible way by dominating the defending champion from Montpellier (26-22).
The caravel club waited for the 78th minute and a penalty try to make the difference against a far too unruly MHR. The two yellow cards collected by the Héraultais (Chalureau 52nd, Haouas 77th) allowed the Maritimes to get back into the game before taking off on the gong.