Lavalla plays the ball on the ground and gives a penalty to La Rochelle, the

Plisson kicks to get the match underway!

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this afternoons Top 14 action as Stade Francais welcome La Rochelle to the Stade Jean Bouin. Theres no doubt that the hosts have had the brighter start to the season having won 4 from 6 where as La Rochelle have last 4 from 6, the most recent a home loss last week as Bayonne claimed victory. Stade notably beating champions Toulon on the road a few weeks earlier. Stay with us for live updates and match analysis.