15:57 – The other matches of the group
At the same time as this La Rochelle – Leinster, Bristol will face Benetton in this group 2. Benetton will even have the opportunity to beat the Maritimes or the Irish in the event of success. At 6:30 p.m., Bath will host Clermont to conclude this 3rd day of the Champions Cup.
3:50 p.m. – 150th day
Two Leinster players will honor their 150th cap with the Irish club this afternoon during this match against La Rochelle. Indeed, Tadhg Furlong and Jamison Gibson-Park reach this beautiful symbolic bar.
15:43 – Leinster impresses
If the Rochelais are having a rather average season, their opponent of the day is almost unplayable. The Irish have not lost a single match since June 15, 2024 and have had 11 consecutive victories in all competitions.
15:36 – A season of ups and downs
The first half of the La Rochelle season is almost to be forgotten as far as the Top 14 is concerned. Ronan O’Gara’s players occupy a rather disappointing sixth place and often alternate between the good and the less good. In the Champions Cup, it is not similar since the French team has won its first two matches and is on the right track towards qualification.
15:29 – A remake of two finals
This La Rochelle – Leinster becomes a great classic of European Rugby. In the Champions Cup, the two teams have already faced each other twice in the 2022 and 2023 finals. Both times, the Maritimes won.
15:22 – Team compositions
We know the two starting lineups for this La Rochelle – Leinster. The surprise comes mainly from the bench since Ronan O’Gara has seven forwards at his disposal on the edge of the field. The starting XV for Stade Rochelais: 15. Dulin; 14. Nowell, 13. Seuteni, 12. Favre, 11. Leyds; 10. Hastoy, 9. Kerr-Barlow; 7. Jegou, 8. Alldritt (cap), 6. Boudehent; 5. Douglas, 4. Lavault; 3. Atonio, 2. Lespiaucq, 1. Wardi.
Opposite Jacques Nienaber has decided to do without RG Snyman. First announced on the bench, Jordie Barrett finally starts at the back The Leinstermen XV: 15. Barrett; 14. O’Brien, 13. Ringrose, 12. Henshaw, 11. Osborne; 10. Prendergast, 9. Gibson-Park; 7. van der Flier, 8. Doris, 6. Baird; 5. Ryan, 4. McCarthy; 3. Furlong, 2. Kelleher, 1. Healy
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