Steyn gets us back underway

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Sexton sends the conversion over as the halftime whistle sounds. Its been total dominance from Stade for 39 minutes of this match, but the crucial Machenaud score on the stroke of HT may yet be important. Stay with us for live updates from the 2nd half

On the stroke of half time, Machenaud wriggles over from close range to snatch a crucial 5 pointer

LO secure, Racing only metres short now

Stade pinged for not retreating ten, Sexton puts the ball to touch 5 out

Racing mounting a rare attack, Tomas taking a penalty quick to get Racing to the 5m line

Don't care as long as **** is not hurt

Parisse wins the ball at the back, Steyn clears

The Stade defence is fierce, eventually bundling Imhoff into touch