Oyonnax dominate the scrum, and win a penalty and the hosts will have the first opportunity to open the scoring in this match.

Both side struggling to hang on to the ball, following the scrum Matadigo knocks the ball on with no player in sight. Scrum now to Oyonnax just outside the 22.

Another poor mistake from Oyonnax who have been the better side so far. This time Lespinas is at fault as he knocks the ball on with Oyonnax just outside the Racing 22.

from the resulting lineout Kruger steals the lineout and eventually scrumhalf Machenaud clears the ball. Missed opportunity there for the home side.

Oyonnax start a maul and gain yards and eventually the referee awards a penalty and Lespinas kicks deep into the Racing 22.

Racing have the put in with a scrum at half way following an accidental offside. 17 minutes gone and still scoreless here at the Stade Charles Mathon.
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The pitch is in a dire state after a lot of rain we have had today so conditions will be tough for both sets of players.

Again Racing falter at the breakdown and Matadigo is left exposed and is penalised for not releasing with Racing in the opposition 22.

A great take from Fall after a cross field kick from Lespinas, The winger who will be moving to Montpellier next season calls a mark and clears the ball out to half way.

first change of the game as Romanian International Ursache goes over on his knee and it looks bad and he will be replaced by Newlands.