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La Rochelle v Lions | Lineball

European Rugby Champions Cup

Full time

31–14

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Match events

La RochelleLions

1st half

4'0–5
TryHenco van Wyk
5'0–7
ConversionChris Smith
TryTevita Ofa
17'5–7
ConversionAntoine Hastoy
18'7–7
28'
Yellow cardSibabalwe Mahashe
TryOscar Jegou
30'12–7
ConversionAntoine Hastoy
31'14–7
Yellow cardPierre Bourgarit
33'
34'14–12
TryMorne Brandon
35'14–14
ConversionChris Smith
TryDavit Niniashvili
39'19–14

2nd half

TryTolu Latu
61'24–14
TryAvakuki Niusalelekitoga
76'29–14
ConversionAntoine Hastoy
77'31–14

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News and reaction

Match reportChampions Cup match delayed after parachutist stuck on roofA Champions Cup rugby game between Toulouse and Sale was delayed for about half an hour on Sunday when a parachutist in a pre-match display was caught on the roof of the Stadium de Toulouse.ESPN (opens in a new tab)

Match reportParachutist trapped on roof before Toulouse v Sale gameA Champions Cup rugby game was delayed for about half an hour on Sunday when a parachutist in a pre-match display was caught on the roof.ESPN (opens in a new tab)

Match reportRugby Club World Cup set to be launched in 2028 - sourcesPlans for a rugby Club World Cup where the best northern and southern hemisphere club sides will compete against each other are in the offing, sources have told ESPN, with the tournament set to…

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Match details

Date: Sunday 18 October 2026
Started: 3:30 am AEDT
Venue: Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle
Competition: European Rugby Champions Cup

Form and ladder

La RochelleLions

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Team lists

La Rochelle

La Rochelle

1Alexandre KaddouriProp
2Pierre BourgaritHooker
3Karl SorinProp
4Charles Kante-SambaLock
5Watisoni WaqanisaraviLock
6Theo McFarlandFlanker
7Oscar JegouFlanker
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Updated 12 Nov, 2:49 am

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Match reportLa Rochelle edge Leinster again to win back-to-back European crownsLa Rochelle became the fifth team to win back-to-back European Champions Cups on Saturday when they clawed back a 17-point deficit to beat Leinster 27-26 at the Aviva Stadium in another breathless…ESPN (opens in a new tab)

News24Match reportBrave, emotional Lions put up fight before losing away at La RochelleThe Lions went down 31-14 to La Rochelle in an emotional Champions Cup encounter at Stade Marcel-Deflandre stadium.News24 · 17 Oct (opens in a new tab)

KickoffMatch reportLions confirm death of Hyron Andrews, clash against La Rochelle to go aheadThe Lions have confirmed the death of lock Hyron Andrews, who was found at his hotel in France ahead of the team's Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle.Kickoff · 16 Oct (opens in a new tab)

Irish Examiner on MSNMatch reportLions player Hyron Andrews dies in La Rochelle on eve of Champions Cup openerSA Rugby said the 31-year-old lock 'died after falling at the team’s hotel'. In honour of Andrews, the Lions will fulfill the fixture against La Rochelle ...Irish Examiner on MSN · 16 Oct (opens in a new tab)

Planet Rugby on MSNMatch reportLions player dies in hotel ahead of Champions Cup clash – reportAn unnamed Lions player has reportedly died at a French hotel ahead of their Investec Champions Cup opener against La Rochelle.Planet Rugby on MSN · 16 Oct (opens in a new tab)

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Gregory Alldritt

Number 8

9VBValentin BoujuScrum-half

10AHAntoine HastoyFly-half

11DNDavit NiniashviliWing

12JFJules FavreCentre

13SLSemi LagivalaCentre

14TOTevita OfaWing

15SESacha ElissaldeFullback

Replacements

16Tolu Latu
17Louis Penverne
18Aleksandre Kuntelia
19Salmaan Moerat
20Paul Boudehent
21Matthias Haddad
22Dillyn Leyds
23Avakuki Niusalelekitoga

Lions

Lions

1Boan VenterProp
2Morne BrandonHooker
3Conraad van VuurenProp
4Etienne OosthuizenLock
5Ruan DelportLock
6Sibabalwe MahasheFlanker
7Sibabalo QomaFlanker
8Sikhumbuzo NotsheNumber 8
9Morne van den BergScrum-half
10Chris SmithFly-half
11Erich CronjeWing
12Bronson MillsCentre
13Henco van WykCentre
14Kelly MpekuWing
15Quan HornFullback

Replacements

16Tiaan Lange
17SJ Kotze
18RF Schoeman
19Dylan Sjoblom
20Bathobele Hlekani
21Nico Steyn
22Richard Kriel
23Boeta Chamberlain