Montpel heading for play-offs
Montpellier virtually assured themselves of a place in the Top 14 play-offs with a 21-16 victory over Biarritz on Friday.
Last Updated: 04/05/12 11:41pm
Montpellier virtually assured themselves of a place in the Top 14 play-offs with a 21-16 victory over Biarritz on Friday.
The result will suit both sides as a losing bonus point means Biarritz are now six points clear of the relegation zone.
Montpellier led from start to finish and never looked like losing.
The hosts led 14-3 at the interval before a Taku Ngwenya try in the 53rd minute handed Biarritz the bonus point that should secure them a place in the top flight next season.
Montpellier got off to the perfect start, scoring after just 30 seconds. The home forwards gathered François Trinh-Duc' kick-off and full-back Lucas Amorosino was at the end of an overlap to score.
With the Biarritz kickers not enjoying a good night at the kicking tee, the game looked settled in the 50th minute when centre Geoffrey Doumayrou used his pace to race clear for Montpellier's second try.
Biarritz didn't go down without a fight however and Ngwenya's try came at the end of a fantastic move that saw every player in the back-line touch the ball.
