Finally Vannes did it: a thrilling stormy win in the Top 14

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Veronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper discuss Vannes’ first win, a 79th-minute comeback at Stade de la Rabine to beat Clermont after trailing 16–6 at halftime, praising captain Gourdon’s late try and Anthony Bouthier’s crucial conversion, and noting stormy conditions and bench impact. Veronique recounts attending Vannes vs Harlequins at the Stoop, highlighting the passionate Breton support despite a late try surge by Harlequins. They review Top 14 results: Toulon beat Pau 41–20 with Melvyn Jaminet’s first-half hat-trick; Lyon rallied to win at Bayonne; Castres edged Stade Français 16–8; Montpellier beat Racing 92 20–17 after a disallowed Racing try; Toulouse nearly let a big lead slip vs Perpignan. They preview La Rochelle vs Bordeaux-Bègles without injured Jalibert, give standings and next fixtures, cover Pro D2 (Oyonnax’s first loss, Provence level on points), debate promotion rules, list injuries (Beaune, Aldegheri concussion), note France women’s 31–12 loss to New Zealand, and discuss Galthié’s injury-hit autumn plans with a 42-man squad.