Mont de Marsan lost their round 6 match against Valence 35-21.

Mosese Dawai started at 12 for the visitors, his first start at Centre this season and in particular Inside-Centre where he was yet to be used prior to this match.

He played the first hour of the match, made 6 carries for 46 metres, 1 linebreak, beat 4 defenders and was solid defensively making 6/6 tackles.

Mosese Dawai was a shining light in an otherwise disappointing all round performance from Mont de Marsan. Beaten by Beziers where they failed to score a try 9-43.

Dawai made 83 metres from only a handful of carries, made 2 linebreaks and beat a game high 5 defenders.

Throw in a turnover and a dominant tackle and he was one of if not their best performer on the night even despite his 68th minute yellow card.

Mosese Dawai made his comeback for Mont de Marsan as they returned home in round 3 after 2 losses to start the season.

He started on the wing, didn’t see too much ball, registering only 4 carries but did manage to beat 3 defenders and was credited with a try-assist.