High tackle by the visitors

The warm ups are done and the sides are in the sheds preparing to take to the field

Good day and welcome to this Challenge Cup fixture between Stade Francais and Ospreys. Stade Francais have opened the gates of the Stade Jean-Bouin for this clash to pay respect to Nicolas Chauvin who tragically passed away earlier this week at the age of 19.Stade are without a win so far in the competition while Ospreys sit top of pool 2 with 2 wins from 3 games. I am Jaco and will be taking you through the game with live updates and commentary.