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Clermont Auvergne's advantage at the top of the Top 14 table was cut to three points following Toulouse's victory on Sunday.

Montpellier's late rally did not deny Top 14 leaders Clermont Auvergne a 28-23 victory, while Guilhem Guirado scored a try in Toulon's win.

Guilhem Guirado will leave Toulon at the end of the current Top 14 season and join Montpellier on a three-year deal.

There were wins for Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle in the Top 14 on Sunday.

There was a dramatic win for Racing 92 in Top 14, as Toulouse went top but only after a battle at Pau.

Julian Savea's wife said he got lucky when he fell asleep behind the wheel and flipped his car, but was unscathed.

Lyon scored all five tries in the second half in a rout of Stade Francais, while Racing 92 claimed their fourth consecutive win.

Clermont Auvergne could only draw with lowly Grenoble and Toulouse took advantage by putting Bordeaux-Begles to the sword in the Top 14.

Three-time European champions Toulon have been struggling in the Top 14 and lost to La Rochelle on Sunday.

Clermont still lead the way in Top 14, but Stade Francais remain on their heels after a late win over Montpellier.

Jerome Kaino will not be available until December after the Toulouse forward failed with an appeal against his five-match ban.

Felix Lambey and Yoann Huget have been called up to the France squad as replacements for injured duo Bernard Le Roux and Wesley Fofana.

The five point-penalty issued to Toulon has been upheld, but following an appeal it will only be suspended for one season.

Julien Arias registered the only try of the game while Jules Plisson kicked nine points as Stade Francais won at Castres on Sunday.

Clermont's advantage at the summit of the Top 14 table was reduced to four points after they were beaten at La Rochelle.