Overthrown and SF come away with possession

Back to Steyn who thumps it long to touch around halfway

Perpignan regather and find a good touch finder deep in SF territory

Back to Jackson who puts it high

It's spilled loose and the hosts are back in possession

Good counter from SF up to the 22

Perpignan in possession in their own 22, box kick from Ecochard

Jackson gets the match underway for Perpignan

Newly promoted Perpignan host Stade Francais in the opening round of the French Top 14. Perpignan were crowned Pro D2 Champions with a 38-13 win over Grenoble last season. Stade Francais will look to improve on a poor Top 14 campaign last season, where they finished in 12th position.