Montpellier use their good fortune to drive their maul close to the Stade line but it goes to ground and the Parisians get the turnover.

The linesman gets involved and penalise Stade's centre Jonathan Danty for a high tackle. Awful call. The tackle was at shoulder height and it was right in front of the ref. Romain Poite should have been able to see it was clean.

Montpellier go wide and for a moment it looks like they might have some space but Rene Ranger knocks on in the tackle. Stade win a penalty at the next ruck and Steyn once again drives them into the Montpellier 22. Stade having the better of it at the moment.

Their move breakdown and Steyn attempts a drop goal that drifts wide. 22 drop out to Montpellier.

Stade win a scrum penalty and Steyn kicks them to the Montpellier 22.

It's a kicking battle at the momenet between Trinh Duc and Steyn. No great chances yet for either side.

Montpellier get penalised for crossing at the lineout and Stade kick to touch.

Stade start well and Digby Ioane brings his side into the Montpellier half but the bohemoth that is Mamuka Gorgodze wins a penalty for the home team.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of Montpellier vs Stade Francais.Second place Stade could go top if they get a bonus point win but the Stade Yves Du Manoir is not an easy place to visit. Montpellier will want to bounce back from the thrashing they received at Clermont last weekend and a win today will maintain their place in the playoff spots. Stade come into the game after eking out a last minute win over the lowly Oyonnax and the bookies have Montpellier as 12 point favourites.