Possession shifts a number of times over the next couple of minutes before Bayonne pick up a penalty 40 metres out - LR not releasing.

Bayonne fail to release the ball on the floor and gift Audy with a shot at the uprights - But he can't convert to points and score remains 7-0.

Bourrust back on.

LR earn a penalty on half way and look to secure a line-out deep in the opposition half - but the execution is poor and touch isn't found. In response, Bayonne launch a well orchestrated counter attack, bringing them up to the LR 22.

Bayonne grind their way towards the Rochelais line, and pick up a scrum. Numerous resets as well as a yellow card for Bourrost force the referees hand. Penalty try to Bayone, and Bustos converts.

After a number of tense minutes, the Rochelais manage to break out of their own half and work their way deep into Bayonne territory - but they're caught holding on the floor, five metres out and Bayonne clear their lines.

Another scrum ensues when Vaka spills a promising ball from Fernandez - 15 metres out from the La Rochelle try-line.

Throw's not straight though, and La Rochelle get the put in to the scrum.

Scrappy first 5 minutes with 3 scrums so far. Bayonne pick up a penalty when a La Rochelle player is spotted offside. Fernandez drills it into touch, 20m out.

Santiago Fernandez gets us underway here in the Stade Jean Dauger.