Northampton going through the phases early on.

Saints maul from the kick off.

Carter gets the game underway!

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of today's Champions Cup fixture as Racing Metro welcome Northampton Saints to the Stade Olympique. Northampton find themselves top of the pool after their 2 victories against Scarlets and Glasgow. However, Racing can overtake the Saints today with a victory. In the last 2 encounters between these sides, it was the French outfit that claimed victory. This is set to be a thrilling fixture. Stay tuned for live updates as we await kick off.

lawes going hunting for a kiwi half back. Wouldn't be like him to smash one in france

lawes at 6 and Gibson on the bench!? that can't be right can it?

Racing has won both previous meetings with Northampton Saints outscoring them 52-19 in the process.

Saints have won 6 of their last 8 fixtures in the Champions Cup conceding an average of 15.6 points per game in the process.