Just eight days after deciding a playoff race, Stade Français Paris and Stade Rochelais will do it all over again.
The two clubs meet Sunday in Paris after La Rochelle secured a crucial 27-22 victory over Stade Français in Round 26 to clinch a playoff berth. That result evened the season series after Stade Français won the first meeting 26-24 earlier in the campaign.
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Stade Français enters as the higher seed after finishing third in the standings with 79 points. The Parisians also boast one of the league's most dangerous attacks, scoring 869 points during the regular season.
La Rochelle arrives as perhaps the hottest team in the competition.
The club has won five consecutive matches and enters the playoffs with the league's second-best possession numbers and one of its strongest defensive records. Breakdown specialists Levani Botia and Grégory Alldritt have helped transform La Rochelle into one of the most difficult opponents in the postseason field.
The contrasting styles make this one of the most intriguing matchups of the playoff round.
Stade Français will look to leverage its attacking firepower and home support. La Rochelle will rely on its recent momentum, defensive discipline and ability to create turnovers.
With the season series tied at one win apiece, Sunday's clash serves as the ultimate tiebreaker. The winner advances to the semifinals. The loser sees its championship hopes come to an end.
Top 14 Rugby Playoff Schedule
Friday, June 13
- 3:05 p.m. ET: Pau vs. Racing 92
Saturday, June 14
- 3:05 p.m. ET: Stade Français vs. La Rochelle
The winners advance to the semifinals in Marseille.
Friday, June 19
- Semifinal 1: Toulouse vs. Lowest Remaining Seed
Saturday, June 20
- Semifinal 2: Montpellier vs. Highest Remaining Seed
Saturday, June 27
Top 14 Final
- The championship match will be played at Stade de France in Paris.
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With Toulouse chasing another French title, Montpellier seeking its first championship in years and clubs like Racing 92 and La Rochelle still alive, the Top 14 playoffs promise to deliver some of the best club rugby of the year.
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