Half time, both sides looked dangerous in attack in patches but handling errors and silly penalties have drained the game of any real fluidity in attack, despite the early try from the home side through Fijian centre Lovobalavu.
Referee halts play due to foul play from the home side. Perpignan try a driving maul from line out just before the half time whistle but throw is crooked on second lineout attempt. Whistle is blown, half time.
Perpignan start a driving maul from the line out , edging closer to the try line of the home side.
Ball is dinked into 22 of home side but right wing gathers and is forced to run the bal out of play.
Perpignan looking dangerous with clean possession nearing Bayonnes 22.
Perpignan gain possession cleanly this time and clear from the boot of fly half Lopez.
Bayonne steal the lineout but the ball is immediately dropped into touch, another line out inside 22.
Some arial ping pong with Bayonne fullback winning the battle after landing a great kick pinning Perpignan deep in their own 22.
Match stopped briefly over an injury concer to the Bayonne hooker but thankfully he got to his feet no problem.
Loads of turfing in this game