Montpellier look to maul

Penalty to Montpellier, du Plessis sets up an attacking lineout

Montpellier going through the phases but not making much headway

Great defence from La Rochelle

Montpellier keeping it tight

du Plessis gets the match underway for Montpellier and they have possession back

The sides are out on the field, kick off is just moments away

Squads

La Rochelle host Montpellier in round 25 of the French Top 14. La Rochelle has won 16 of their 24 matches to top the standings, while Montpellier have recorded 15 victories and are currently third, with a win taking them past Clermont into second position.

Sunday’s action kicks off with a massive fixture as leaders La Rochelle travel to Stade Marcel Deflandre to face Montpellier.

After a shock home defeat to Gloucester, the table toppers will be hoping to bounce back in the league.

Montpellier scored for fun against R92 in their rescheduled fixture and Jake White's men will fancy their chances of closing the gap on the Top 14 leaders.