Full-time whistle goes and brings a close to an emphatic 23-0 win for Brive. This win could prove vital for in the race for survival and may even act as a tonic to kick-start some form for them. Grenoble will need to move on quickly from this heavy defeat and get back on track for pushing for play-off positions. Thanks for stopping in for our coverage, we look forward to bringing you more.
TRY BRIVE. What a second half this has been for Brive, only twenty-two minutes on and they have turned their half-time 3 points lead into a 23 points lead. Big second row Arnaud Mela crashes over for their second try of the game and with the successful conversion from Germain the score is now 23-0.
TRY BRIVE. Centre Chris Tuatara-Morrison crosses for the first try of the game and a try that may prove to be of great significance in terms of Brive's season. Conversion from Germain is good and Brive are looking comfortable at 16-0.
Drop-goal Brive! Opportunistic strike from out-half Nicolas Bezy to give his side a nine point cushion. 9-0 the score.
PENALTY BRIVE. The hosts double their advantage with another penalty from Germain. 6-0 they now lead.
As half-time approaches scoring chances remain at a premium with Brive holding a slender 3-0 lead.
PENALTY BRIVE. The hosts get off the mark first after almost a quarter of the game. Full-back Gaetan Germain lands the kick. 3-0.
No scores in the opening exchanges, plenty of big hits and no lack of physicality.
Good afternoon and welcome to this French Top14 clash between Brive and Grenoble. Two sides find themselves in different situations in the table. The hosts Brive will view this as a must win as they sit just a bit above the relegation places in twelfth. Grenoble have enjoyed a relatively good season and are in seventh with play-off positions in their sights. Both will be keen to pick up points today to push on in the table. Promises to be an exciting encounter.