Montpellier in possession here 10 meters out with 2 minutes left in the half, could they get a score by half time?
Great cutting run from Rene Ranger making at least 40 meters entering the La Rochelle 22.
La Rochelle win a penalty from a scrum in their own 22. Good kick form Berger sees them move up to the Montpellier 22.
After 33 minutes La Rochelle break into the score board with a well weighted kick form Barraque.
After some great play form La Rochelle winning a deserved penalty Barraque can't convert a difficult kick. Approaching the half hour the score still at 9-0.
La Rochelle starting to turn this game around with a good passage of play over the last 5 minutes, entering the oppositions territory and moving forward.
First 20 minutes of this game have been dominated by Montpellier who have had most possession and field position however La Rochelle have had a great defensive line so far, doing well not to concede.
Ben Lucas makes it 3 kicks from 3 as his effort from 35 meters sails through the posts. Discipline playing a big part in this game in the opening quarter.
Paillague recovers the ball and kicks it down the touchline to relieve the pressure on his side.
La Rochelle enter the Montpellier 22 for their first real attack, could they get a score out of this?