A try right on the stroke of full time from Metuisela Talebula was converted by Bernard but thats as good as it got as La Rochelle just hold on for a one point win. 22-21 La Rochelle victory.

A sour note for La Rochelle to finish the game on as centre Levani Botia is shown a red card for foul play.

PENALTY LA ROCHELLE. Some criminal ill-discipline from Bordeaux after all their hard work gives La Rochelle the chance to move out of touching distance and Fortassin makes no mistake splitting the posts to make it 22-14.

TRY BORDEAUX. The home supporters have really come to life after this well finished try by full-back Sofiane Guitoune! Despite the missed conversion from Barnard, Bordeaux are right back in this contest only five points adrift. 19-14 the score, we have an exciting finale on our hands.

PENALTY LA ROCHELLE. An important kick as the visitors break the momentum of the hosts and keep them at arms length, Fortassin has impressed with the boot so far today. 19-9 they lead.

PENALTY BORDEAUX. Another strike from Bernard and all of sudden the hosts are just a converted try off their opponents. Both sides making use of the replacements bench as we head towards the final quarter. 16-9 La Rochelle lead.

PENALTY BORDEAUX. First blood in the second period goes the way of the hosts. Bernard lands another three points and they will need to continue in this manner to fight back into the contest. 16-6

Second half underway!

Half-time whistle goes and it brings to a close a dominant half for La Rochelle who capitalised on their high possession stakes and some home ill-discipline to open up a commanding 16-3 half time lead.

PENALTY BORDEAUX. Just as half-time approaches, replacement Pierre Bernard opens his side's account with a penalty. 16-3 in favour of La Rochelle.