The maul is brought down once again but Ford slots back into the pocket and hits a lovely drop goal. Bath take the lead.

Bath win their lineout and set up the maul but its brought down by Montpellier. Penalty Bath about 40 meters out and Ford goes for the corner.

Montpellier regain possession from a lineout and march down the field with good running from Tulou and Ranger but get penalized for going offside. Bath able to clear the danger.

Ford just pulls that 1 left and wide. Tough for kickers tonight as Montpellier clear down field.

And its Bath who win the penalty from the scrum and Ford points for the posts. First chance for points.

Ford puts in a great kick forcing the knock-on and getting the scrum just outside the Montpellier 22.

Both teams kicking to each other not wanting to attack in these conditions but Bath now in possession on the half way.

Both teams enter the pitch and are ready for kick-off as Ian Davis gets us underway.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of the European Rugby Champions Cup. Tonight Bath take on Montpellier at a raining Altrad stadium. Bath are back to full strength with George Ford slotting back into the 10 spot after a successful international break. Sam Burgess made his debut last week and remains on the bench but we should see him at some point in tonight's game. Montpellier have been on a very poor run of form losing their last 5 games in a row in all competitions. They will need a good performance tonight to get themselves back in winning ways and will be boosted by the return of their internationals especially fullback Benjamin Fall. Stay with us for live coverage of tonight's game.

He got a thigh injury on England duty and he didn't look fit against Quins so I'm guessing they're resting him for next weekend @MatthewR