Krasny drive it and look to draw level as they are over the line but are held up - 5m attacking scrum

Penalty Krasny as Geraghty is in with a no arms tackle

SF look to strike again as they are in the Krasny 22

Krasny strike back immediately through their tight head prop as Bitiev goes over from a line out drive

SF stretch the defense as they swing play from side to side and then strike on the right wing with an overlap - Arias scores with a player still to spare on his outside

The defending champions mounting phase after phase of attack

SF receive the kick to start the game and a kicking duel takes place

The sides are out and Stade Francais will begin their title defence

Welcome to Round 1 of the Challenge Cup for the 2017/2018 season. Stade Francais Paris have the unenviable task of playing away to Krasny Yar to start off their European season