Jean Monribot sees yellow after cynical play, Germain kicks the resulting penalty.

Germain kicks the ball clear, Brive again just holding off this Bayonne attack.

The opening 15 minutes in this half have been all Bayonne, Attacking or staying inside the Brive half. However this Brive side have kept them from breaking through with some impressive defence.

Scott Spedding leaves the field to applause, These Bayonne fans really showing their appreciation.

Bayonne on the attack here as Whitelock leads his men into the Brive 22.

Both teams beginning to incorporate their benches to see if they can help pull away from the opposition. Both front rows seeing new faces, no doubt in an attempt to lower the penalty count from the set piece.

Adam Whitelock forces a turnover and wins his side a penalty, Christophe Loustalot converts to bring the sides to within 3 points.

Scott Spedding pings the ball into the Brive 22 yet again, He's been very fond of playing the aerial game today and could pay off for him.

Sisaro Koyamaibole with another powerful carry breaks into the opposition 22, however he loses the ball forward on the ground, scrum Bayonne.

Brive enter the Bayonne half with a lineout on the Bayonne 10 meter line.