After the break in play, Hook steps up to slot a penalty from 40 metres to narrow the gap to just two. 15 minutes gone.

Adams eventually elects to clear high, Mjekevu attempts to claim the ball for Perpignan but knock on in the process. Legthy break in play here as Marais receives attention for a cut to his head.

Messy first scrum of the game, but Bordeaux secure possessionand move it wide. Currently still in possession in their own half.

Perpignan running from deep, Vahaamina attempts an offload out the back door, but the ball is lossed forward. Scrum Bordeaux on half way.

TRY BORDEAUX! What a start for the visitors, exploiting the extra man. Moving the ball wide Bernard whips a skip pass out to Matebula, who beats one before sneaking in in the corner. Bernard misses the touchline conversion.

First flash point of the game, Bordeaux on the attack, and at rucktime, Jgenti throws a number of punches. After consultation with the linesman, Jgenti is sinbinned.

Big defensive pressure from Bordeaux from the kickoff. Perpignan settle and Hook clears the ball near to halfway.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of todays Top 14 clash between Perpignan and Bordeaux. Just three points seperates these two sides who have both enjoyed mixed starts to the season. A win here for Bordeaux would see them leap frog their opponents into 6th place, and put them right in the hunt for the play off places at this early stage of the season. That may be too big an ask however against a Perpignan side at home, coming off the back of two good weekends in the Heineken Cup. Kick off in ten minutes.