TRY LA ROCHELLE. First try of the game and unsurprisingly it goes the way of the totally dominant visiting La Rochelle team. Hooker Hikairo Forbes is the one who touches down and with the successful conversion from Fortassin the visitors now find themselves in a commanding 16-0 lead.

PENALTY LA ROCHELLE. Fortassin lands his third kick of the night and brings his side out to a 9-0 lead.

A very controlled start from La Rochelle, the management will be delighted with how the opening twenty minutes or so have panned out.

PENALTY LA ROCHELLE. The visitors double their advantage once more through the boot of Fortassin. Very encouraging start for La Rochelle.

PENALTY LA ROCHELLE. The visitors get off the mark and it's through the boot of Fabien Fortassin. 3-0 they lead.

The game is underway!

Good afternoon and welcome to this French Top14 clash between Bordeaux and La Rochelle from the Stade Jacques Chaban-Delmas. Bordeaux currently sit in 8th and if they are to have any ambitions of making a late charge on play-off places then they will need a victory today. La Rochelle on the other hand are currently in 12th and sitting just six points adrift of the foot of the table so any points they can gather at this stage of the year will be crucial in their quest to avoid relegation. Such is the competitiveness of this years Top14 however, a win today could see them pushing for a solid mid table finish coming into the closing stages of the season, likewise if Bordeaux were to slip up today they would not be entirely safe either. An intriguing contest in store.