what consequences for the final phase of Rochelais?

Winner of the Champions Cup in 2022 and 2023, La Rochelle fell on a bone in Italy, bowing in Treviso due to his great indiscipline (32-25) this Saturday January 18.

On the pitch, Ronan O'Gara's men alternated between hot and cold, and above all negotiated their numerical superiority very poorly for 10 minutes on the hour mark (conceding a 10-0). In short, Treviso, remarkable for its commitment and investment, won without any possible dispute.

La Rochelle qualified with an 8^e final at home

Qualified for 8^es final of the competition even before the start of the match following Clermont's 33-26 victory against Bristol, La Rochelle saved the furniture thanks to the defensive bonus point obtained in Italy.

This bonus allows Stade Rochelais (11 pts) to finish in 2^e place in group 2, behind Leinster (18 pts), who clearly beat Bath (47-21) this Saturday. Treviso also finishes with 11 points in the standings, but the two teams are divided on the general goal average, and this is favorable to La Rochelle (+23 against -26).

Pointing in second place is a relief for La Rochelle: in fact, the maritime club will have the possibility of receiving during its 8^e of final. But for the future, he will most likely have to move if he qualifies.

If it was empty-handed from Italy, La Rochelle would have finished 3rd, and in this case, it would have had to travel from the 8^es of final. Let us point out that Clermont comes out of this group 2 and will also see the 8^es Champions Cup final. The ASM will have to move.

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