A final try after the siren gives an unexpected victory to Stade Niçois against the leader Massy, who led the game from the start. The Azuréens triumph 27-26, securing a prestigious win to solidify their place in the Top 6.
The Niçois had been coming off an embarrassing defeat on the field of the bottom-ranked team. The scenario of this poorly started match eventually turned in favor of the Azuréens, who were rewarded for their perseverance.
Quickly falling behind and quickly abandoned, the Red and Blacks chased the score throughout the match. Trailing 19-6 at halftime after conceding three tries, the Azuréens might have feared a thrashing against the championship leader of Nationale, who lived up to their status for over an hour, but eventually cracked!
Three tries in the last 20 minutes allowed Stade Niçois to make up the deficit and overtake the Franciliens after the siren with this final team try.
Four more points in the standings, enabling the Azuréens (6th) to maintain their six-point lead over Dax, 7th, who won against Tarbes. There are six games left in this regular phase to chase the final stages!
The next match is against Aubenas in a week, once again at the Arboras stadium.
