La Rochelle down to 13 men for the next 3 minutes after Qovu Nailiko receives a yellow for an infringement in the scrum, Benoit Paillague converts the penalty.

Audy unable to give his side some breathing room and misses his kick at goal.

Dramatic end to a stop start first half. Both teams will be looking to play better, more structured rugby in the next half.

La Rochelle suffer a big blow with a yellow to Tight head Uini Atonio. Card given for a high tackle on Selponi Montpellier bring the contest to within 4 points after the kick is made by Paillague.

Montpellier maul is causing problems for La Rochelle who can't stop it legally, penalty Montpellier.

Audy attempts a kick from 40 meters but fails to convert the oppourtunity.

Montpellier really applying pressure but the La Rochelle defence holds out. Montpellier take the advantage and get their first points on the board, courtesy of Paillague .

Both teams are struggling to maintain possession and string phases together here.

La Rochelle show great awareness to capitalise on the mistake of Paillague and take the full 7 points on offer with the conversion slotted.

Great contesting in the lineout sees La Rochelles first chances on attack.