Biarritz claimed a comfortable 37-11 home win over Perpignan in round 14 of the French Pro D2. Both sides crossed for a single first half try, but Biarritz kept the scoreboard ticking over with three successful penalties to one to take a 16-8 lead into the break. An early second half try for Biarritz saw them take control at 23-8, but Perpignan responded with a penalty to reduce the deficit to 12 points with just under a quarter of the match to play. However, Biarritz would finish the stronger of the teams as they crossed for a further two tries inside the final 10 minutes to seal the victory.
Hamdaoui grabs a double to seal the victory
Hamdaoui all but wraps it up for Biarritz
Perpignan close the gap to 12 points with a Selponi penalty
Into the final quarter of the match, Biarritz with a comfortable 15 point lead
Delai is over as Biarritz take control of the match
Bernard gets the second half underway for Biarritz, can Perpignan overturn an eight point deficit
Biarritz take a 16-8 lead over Perpignan into halftime. Both sides crossed for a single first half try, but Biarritz have kept the scoreboard ticking over with three successful penalties to one as the hosts enjoy an eight point lead at the break. Perpignan will start the second half with 14 players after picking up a yellow card just before halftime.
Bernard stretches the lead to eight points
Bernard makes no mistake as Biarritz extend the lead to five points