Brive opt to sub both of their half backs, hoping for some consistency and creativity in their game no doubt.

Bayonne nearly over the line but too much pressure on Loustalot forces a knock on and a scrum to Brive.

Brive defence holding out here even as Bayonne crash with some seriously strong ball carriers.

Scott Spedding with a huge kick moving his team to within 5 meters of the Brive line. Real chance here for Bayonne to open there account on the score board.

Discipline playing a major factor already, Brive winning that penalty at the scrum has allowed Germain secure his last kick.

Gaetan Germain secures yet another 3 points for his side with another accurate kick.

Sisaro Koyamaibole makes a steaming run through the Bayonne defence making his way to the opposition 10 meter line, where Bayonne are penalised and Germain sends a booming kick over from 40 meters. 6-0 lead.

Bayonne's passing is killing them at the moment, for the third time they've lost the ball into touch from a handling error. Wasted opportunities accumulating quickly.

Brive are penalised in the scrum and Spedding kicks his side deep into the Brive territory, All Bayonne at the moment.

Brive with a slight lead here after the opening ten minutes, both teams seem to be well matched both starting to settle now and play some intelligent, territorial rugby.