Stade are getting on top of the home side as they grow into this game. But Brive's defence remains resilient as they hold off the Stade attack

Brive have had the upperhand in the scrum thus far, as they win another penalty at scrum time

A high octane start to the game from both sides

Pejoine hacks a loose ball on the ground into space. The outhalf is unable to gather the ball though as he looses out to Bonneval in a foot race. The home side are then penalised for going off their feet at the ruck. Stade clear their lines

PENALTY STADE: Steyn kicks his side into the lead after Brive were unable to handle the power of the Stade maul. An easy three pointer for the South African international

Brive are penalised for tackling the player in the air. Morne Steyn kicks down the line and into the Brive 22

The home side have started well putting Stade under good pressure in attack

An early half chance for Brive through a chip through from Pejoine but it is well covered by Bonneval

Morne Steyn gets the game underway

Good evening and welcome to our coverage of this Top 14 encounter between Brive and Stade Francais from the Stade Amedee-Domenech. Stade will look to continue their good run of form and reclaim top spot on top of the table with an away win tonight in Brive. The home side are difficult to beat at home and will have something to prove as they themselves look to move up the table.The weather seems to have held up here tonight. No doubt a good game in store for fans and neutrals alike. Kick off is just moments away. Stay with us for live coverage.