Brive are winning the territorial battle. Montpellier penalised for offside with brive capitalising with the boot

Both teams on 6 points from the boot. Montpellier are trying to play more expansive but conditions are preventing.

A lot of lineouts from penalties at the breakdown with neither team showing any signs of scoring from play.

A high penalty count for both teams after 20 mins with Brive leading by 3. Both teams are living off scraps. Whoever plays the better kicking game will come away winners.

After a sloppy start with the weather playing part, Montpellier capitalize on scrum pressure and come away with 3 points from the boot.

go goo