AS Monaco Rugby moved to the top of their Fédérale 1 pool on Sunday 8th November, running in seven tries to beat Aviron Gruissanais 48-12 at Stade Prince Héréditaire Jacques in Beausoleil for a third straight win and an attacking bonus point.
Dorian Brial Sztekiel opened the scoring in the 14th minute before David Odiete and Andrzej Charlat added tries four minutes apart. Gruissan replied just before the break, leaving Monaco 24-5 ahead at half-time.
MONACO PULL CLEAR AFTER THE BREAK
Odiete scored his second try five minutes into the second half. Gruissan crossed again in the 59th minute, but Monaco kept the visitors scoreless from then on and added three more tries in the final 16 minutes. Loïc Le Gal contributed 13 points from five conversions and a penalty.
UNBEATEN AT HOME
Monaco now lead the pool with six wins from eight matches. They have won all four of their home games this season, scoring at least 47 points in each. The Espoirs also beat Gruissan 35-14 to complete a successful weekend for the club.
The first team travel to Palavas on Sunday 15th November.
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