After some good play, Grenoble lose the ball, scrum down

Grenoble recover and force a scrum 40m

La Rochelle plays quickly and the ball is shifted out for Marc Andreu to score

recent history between these two teams see La Rochelle leading 4-1 in the last 5 fixtures. Grenoble last winning at home 39-23 in early 2016

Hello and welcome to the opening round the French Top 14. This is coverage of La Rochelle vs Grenoble from Stade Marcel-Deflandre. Conditions seem gloomy, which may change both teams tactics some what. It still promises to be a free flowing game