Match Report
The table read 12th (Sud Nivernais, 35 pts) against 13th (La Fleche RC, 32 pts), 3 points apart. On the form table Sud Nivernais stood 6th over the last five rounds, despite being 12th overall. In league terms the two rates read 0.97/1.3 for Sud Nivernais and 0.87/1 for La Fleche RC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.2.
Defeat had followed defeat for La Fleche RC — three in succession.
Stade des Halles staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,500. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.


