French Column - By James Harrington

Racing really needed that. A first win in the Top 14 since they beat Pau on the road in early November. A first win under commando manager Patrice Collazo.
And, crucially, four league points to move out of the relegation play-off place and up to the heady heights of 11th.
The former charges of Stuart Lancaster staged something of a smash-and-grab at La Rochelle, racing into a 10-0 opening lead and then taking points whenever they were offered en route to a deserved 21-26 victory – their third win on the road this season.
Zimbabwean back row Shingi Manyar...