French Top 14 battle has started & Serge Blanco is...the new Mayor of Biarritz!

Top 14 Round 20 Preview: Playoff Push, Relegation Battle & Pro D2 Update | French Rugby CONNECTIONSVeronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper preview a pivotal Top 14 Round 20 as the league enters the final third of the regular season, with playoff spots, home semifinals to play for, and relegation on the line. They discuss Montpellier’s surge up the table, Toulouse’s need to maintain momentum, Bordeaux’s big win, the crowd’s booing of Romain Ntamack, and the experiment of Damian Penaud playing at centre for added versatility. Key matches highlighted include Toulouse–Montpellier, Lyon–Bordeaux, Bayonne–La Rochelle, Stade Français–Clermont, plus crucial lower-table games such as Perpignan–Toulon and Castres–Mont-de-Marsan. They recap current standings, cover Pro D2 leaders Vannes’ winning streak and playoff picture, note the upcoming Women’s Six Nations squads, mention Serge Blanco’s election as mayor of Biarritz, and reference Johnny Wilkinson’s advocacy around mental health amid coaching pressure. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the Gallic Flair. Established in 2020!00:00 Bonjour Rugby Friends00:19 Podcast Kickoff00:40 Season Run In Stakes01:52 Montpellier Surge03:03 Bordeaux Toulouse Showdown04:10 Penaud At Centre06:07 Weekend Must-Watch Games07:54 Mid Table Playoff Scramble11:38 Relegation Battle Explained13:48 Current Table Recap14:36 Weekend Fixtures Rundown15:16 Pro D2 Update Vannes Flying16:27 Women's Six Nations Preview17:25 Serge Blanco Elected Mayor18:14 Jonny Wilkinson And Mental Health21:33 Au Revoir