Fog settles over the pitch, thinning visibility and making line‑out contests more precarious. Sphinx de Fer and Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre face each other under the grey mist, each hoping the damp air will favour their style.
First half begins with a red card for Sphinx de Fer at minute 19, a pivotal blow that leaves Sphinx with ten men early. Despite the disadvantage, a try by Sphinx de Fer at minute 13 gives them an opening lead, but a conversion failure keeps them at 5 points. Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre strike back at minute 15, scoring a try and a successful conversion that pushes them ahead to 7‑5. A yellow card for Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre at minute 6 does not deter their attack, and they continue to press for a larger margin.
Second half sees Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre extend their dominance. A try at minute 43 followed by a conversion lifts their tally to 15‑5. Another try at minute 45 and a conversion take them to 22‑5, while Sphinx de Fer manages a late try at minute 51 but fails the conversion, ending at 10‑31. Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre add a try at minute 57, a conversion failure, and a final try with a successful conversion at minute 63, sealing the scoreline.
Standout performance comes from Gliber of Sphinx de Fer, who scores the only try for his side in the second half at minute 51. His burst through the midfield provides a bright moment amid the dominant performance by Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre.
Statistical highlights: Sphinx de Fer record 2 tries but fail both conversions; Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre score 5 tries, succeed on 3 conversions, and fail on 2. The final score of 31‑10 reflects Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre’s relentless attack and Sphinx de Fer’s early red card. Two yellow cards for Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre and a red for Sphinx de Fer underline the physical nature of the encounter.