Potential try for Chris Harris after he hits a switch from Scott Lawson. TMO will check for grounding.

The hosts are awarded a penalty at the breakdown and Toby Flood sets up an attacking lineout 15m out

Nicolas Bezy gets the second half underway

Newcastle should be further ahead and are dominating the contest but are unable to convert in the final third of the pitch. Just two points separate the sides and Brive will be happy with that deficit going into the changing room.

Another handling error from the hosts and the ball is knocked on. HT Newcastle 12 Brive 10

Josh Matavesi with a clean break and he is tackled just 10m short.

The hosts earn themselves a penalty at the breakdown and Flood sets up an attacking lineout with the last play of the half.

Latu attempts to hit Zach Kibirige on a switch but the winger knocks on. Florian Cazenave gets the ball and charges downfield. Newcastle recover well and force a knock on as Brive look menacing.

The hosts build momentum once again and Toby Flood puts in a clever chip in behind. Thomas Laranjeira is forced to kick it out behind his own goal line. Newcastle scrum 5m out.

An error from Sam Stuart and Latu gives Etienne Herjean the ball. The No.8 shows great pace to run it in from over halfway and Brive have their first try of the game