scrum looking scrappy here, ref decides to reset it

they spill possession leading to a Clermont scrum after what was a blinding start to the game

La Rochelle spreading the ball wide

less then a minute in La Rochelle get a try after a quick counter from the kick off

La Rochele gets us underway with a score within the first minute

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of La Rochelle v Clermont in the Top 14. These two sides are are joint on points in the middle of the table, a win today could see either side jump to top 3. This is bound to be a hugely physical encounter with both sides packing some serious weight in the packs. Join us in 5 for live updates throughout