La Rochelle open the scoring as their fullback, Murimurivalu crosses the whitewash

Close on 30 minutes gone with no score between the sides

The sides are out and the game is underway

Bordeaux are a full 26 points off the table toppers but a win could elevate them to 4th spot on the log from their current place in 7th

Welcome to the opening Top 14 game of the round as the high flying La Rochelle take on Bordeaux