A great team try with the ball touching many hands. At the end of the phase it is Nayacalevu who scores in the corner to take the lead for his team
The second half is underway and both teams attacking ferociously. Macalou shows his strength in contact as Stade Francais attack on Begles 22m line
It has been a half of rugby that both team's kickers would rather forget. Begles dominated the opening exchanges, however the Stade Francais forwards have asserted their dominance. Neither teams have struggled to convert their opportunities onto the scoreboard. Begles lead by 2 points into the break.
As the hooter sounds Begles try to get back on the offensive. Stade Francais defence holds strong.
Stade Francais have been dominant at scrum time, but have not been able to convert this into points.
Poirot is penalised at the ruck for hands in after the ruck had form. Stade Francais line up yet another shot at goal.
Less than 5 minutes remaining in the half
Plisson slots an easy penalty kick to narrow the lead
Stade Francais have a penalty 30m out from the Begles tryline. Penalty again awarded to them as Begles are offside.
Scrum on halfway soon after the restart. Penalty awarded to Stade Francais. They set up a lineout in Begles half.