Top 14 Round 26 Highlights: Lyon v Montpellier
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A strong finish by Lyon saw them book their place in the play-offs as they claimed a 32-24 home win over log leaders Montpellier in the final round of the French Top 14. A try and a penalty apiece saw the sides deadlocked at 10-10, but Lyon ran in their second try on the stroke of halftime for a 17-10 lead at the break. An early second half Montpellier try saw the sides level again, but Lyon were next to score to lead 22-17 with a little under a quarter to play. Montpellier hit back soon after with their third try to edge ahead 24-22. A penalty for Lyon saw them sneak in front with just under ten minutes to play and the hosts sealed the victory with a late try.