La Rochelle vs Leinster: Line-ups and Match Time

Of the last three meetings between La Rochelle and Leinster, two have taken place in the knockout stages of the Investec European Cup.

The last confrontation dates back to last year’s quarter-finals, where Leinster won the match comfortably 40-13 in Dublin, before losing in the final to Toulouse.

This time around, Leinster will travel to the Stade Marcel-Deflandre in La Rochelle, France.

Both teams are comfortably at the top of Pool 2, but this match represents an opportunity for one of them to stand out and secure their place in the round of 16.

Here is everything you need to know about the meeting between Leinster and La Rochelle on January 12:

How to watch La Rochelle vs Leinster Rugby

The 2025 Investec European Cup will be broadcast on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States and Canada.

Kick-off time for La Rochelle vs Leinster Rugby

The match will begin at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time on January 12 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre in La Rochelle, France.

Composition of La Rochelle

1. Reda Wardi
2. Quentin Lespiaucq
3. Win Anthony
4. Thomas Lavault
5. Kane Douglas
6. Paul Boudehent
7. Oscar Jegou
8. Gregory All shit
9. Dave Kerr-Barlow
10. Antoine Hastoy
11. Dillyn Leyds
12. Jules Favre
13. Ulupano Sergeant
14. Jack Nowell
15. Brice Dulin

Substitutes: 16. Nika Sutidze, 17. Alexandre Kaddouri, 18. Georges-Henri Colombe, 19. Ultan Dillane, 20. Levani Botia, 21. Judicael Cancoriet, 22. Matthias Haddad, 23. Hoani Bosmorin

Composition de Leinster Rugby

1. Cian Healy
2. Ronan Kelleher
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Joe McCarthy
5. James Ryan
6. Ryan Baird
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Caelan Doris
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
10. Sam Prendergast
11. Jimmy O’Brien
12. Robbie Henshaw
13. Garry Ringrose
14. Tommy O’Brien
15. Jamie Osborne

Substitutes: 16. Gus McCarthy, 17. Andrew Porter, 18. Rabah Slimani, 19. RG Snyman, 20. Jack Conan, 21. Luke McGrath, 22. Ross Byrne, 23. Jordie Barrett

Schedule for the 3rd day of the 2025 Investec European Cup

All times are Eastern Time

• Glasgow Warriors v Racing 92, Friday 10 January 2025, 3:00 p.m., Scotstoun Stadium
• DHL Stormers v Sale Sharks, Saturday January 11, 2025, 8:00 a.m., DHL Stadium
• Exeter Chiefs v Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Saturday January 11, 2025, 10:15 a.m., Sandy Park
• Hollywoodbets Sharks v Stade Toulousain, Saturday January 11, 2025, 10:15 a.m., Hollywoodbets Kings Park
• Munster Rugby v Saracens, Saturday January 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m., Thomond Park
• Stade Français Paris against Northampton Saints, Saturday January 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m., Stade Jean Bouin
• Leicester Tigers v Ulster Rugby, Saturday 11 January 2025, 3:00 p.m., Mattioli Woods Welford Road
• Castres Olympique against Vodacom Bulls, Saturday January 11, 2025, 3:00 p.m., Stade Pierre-Fabre
• RC Toulon against Harlequins, Sunday January 12, 2025, 8:00 a.m., Stade Felix Mayol
• Stade Rochelais against Leinster Rugby, Sunday January 12, 2025, 10:15 a.m., Stade Marcel Deflandre
• Bristol Bears v Benetton Rugby, Sunday 12 January 2025, 10.15am, Ashton Gate
• Bath Rugby against ASM Clermont Auvergne, Sunday January 12, 2025, 12:30 p.m., The Rec

Investec European Cup weekend

• 1st day – December 6/7/8, 2024
• 2nd day – December 13/14/15, 2024
• 3rd day – 10/11/12 January 2025
• 4th day – January 17/18/19, 2025
• Round of 16 – April 4/5/6, 2025
• Quarter-finals – 11/12/13 April 2025
• Finals – 2/3/4 May 2025
• 2025 Investec European Cup Final – Saturday 24 May, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Good to know

• The Investec European Cup matches take place in group stages before reaching the knockout stages.
• The quarter-final matches are scheduled between April 11 and 13, 2025.
• The EPCR Challenge Cup final will take place on May 23, followed by the Investec European Cup final on May 24.