Montpellier claimed a commanding 28-0 victory over Toulon in the final match of the 5th round of the Top 14 on Sunday, played at the La Mosson stadium. The game took place in heavy rain, with Montpellier dominating their Varois rival, a team with a similar playing style. This win marked Montpellier's first victory since January 2024, lifting them back to 5th place in the league table. The match was moved to La Mosson because of poor conditions at Toulon's home ground, the Manoir complex, which is currently undergoing renovations. Toulon, now in 13th place, suffered their second consecutive loss. Montpellier's forwards were the driving force behind the victory, with the team scoring three tries. Right wing Wilfrid Hounkpatin was the standout performer, scoring twice. Argentine fly-half Domingo Miotti added two penalties, contributing 6 points to Montpellier's total. The team also maintained strong defensive and scrum performance, despite the difficult conditions on the pitch. Toulon struggled to find a way through Montpellier's disciplined defense. The match took a turn when Toulon's Charles Ollivon received a yellow card in the 61st minute, reducing them to 14 players. Montpellier capitalized on the advantage in the second half, with tries from number eight Christopher Tolofua and Hounkpatin. A further penalty by Miotti extended Montpellier's lead to 23-0, and Hounkpatin added a third try in the 80th minute. The only negative for Montpellier was a yellow card given to Lenni Nouchi for a high tackle in the 71st minute, which limited his playing time to just four minutes. Nouchi had returned to the team after more than two months away due to injury, but his impact was brief. The match attracted only 5,667 spectators, far below the stadium's capacity of over 22,000. The low attendance was attributed to the heavy rain and the change of venue. Despite these challenges, Montpellier secured the win and climbed back to fifth place in the Top 14 standings. Toulon, which had previously recorded their first win of the season against Vannes, now faces a crucial match against Racing 92 next week.