Top 14 Round 22 Preview: Playoff Race Tightens + Pro D2 Upsets & Women’s Six Nations

Top 14 Round 22 Preview: Playoff Race Tightens + Pro D2 Upsets & Women’s Six NationsIn this French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast episode, Veronique Landewm, with co-host Bill Hooper preview Top 14 Round 22 as the battle for the top six intensifies, discussing recent results and key fixtures including Stade Français vs Pau, Bordeaux-Bègles vs Montpellier, and Toulouse vs Clermont, plus the impact of Bayonne’s slump and La Rochelle’s win over Bordeaux. They note Toulouse’s depth, Racing 92’s position near the top six, and confirm Montpellier’s strong form, while also mentioning Toulon’s injury blow to a pivotal player, Gabin Villiere. They run through the standings and explain playoff and relegation implications. In Pro D2, they cover Vannes losing, Béziers’ struggles near the bottom, and the risk of dropping to Nationale. They also review France Women’s win over Wales, concerns about slow starts and injuries, and preview the Ireland match. Rugby news includes Toulon reappointing their head coach and talk of a new stadium, plus a club fine after a supporter abused a journalist. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast about French rugby! Established in 2020 and no Adverts!