Leinster – La Rochelle: in Ireland, the double champion falls from a height!

In this shock in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup, the Rochelais said goodbye to the hat-trick; after their large setback à Aviva Stadium against Leinster (40-13), late Saturday afternoon. Nightmare match for the double title holders who lost Dillyn Leyds and Tawera Kerr-Barlow to injury.

Leinster 40: 13

La Rochelle Live

END OF LIVE! This evening, La Rochelle conceded 40 points against Leinster. It had been more than a year since the Yellow and Blacks had scored 40 points in a match. The last time it was at home. Montpellier in Top 14. Ronan O'Gara's players lost 42-31.

20:55 – La Rochelle stops & Here, the summary is here. !

A shock that will not have kept all its promises! À At the Aviva Stadium, Stade Rochelais saw its treble dream come true. fly away. Against Leinster, Antoine Hastoy's partners wereé exceeded in all areas of the game. In a heated stadium &agrav; block, the Irish took the lead very early thanks to the foot of Ross Byrne (3-0, 8th) before taking advantage of the numerous mistakes made by their opponents to take advantage of the numerous mistakes made by their opponents to take advantage of the numerous mistakes made by their opponents to take advantage of the numerous mistakes made by their opponents to take advantage of the numerous errors committed by their opponents to take advantage of the numerous errors committed by their opponents to take advantage of the numerous errors committed by their opponents to take advantage of the numerous errors committed by their opponents. apos;fly to the score, after a first try from James Lowe (10-0, 17th). A complicated start to the match; for La Rochelle which has relaunched itself directly. On the dismissal, Botia obtains a penalty, transformed by Hastoy (10-3, 20th). The penalties followed one another and the two scorers went blow for blow (16-6, 32nd). Before half-time, the Irish took advantage of a space left behind. by Jack Nowell to score the break try through Jamison Gibson-Park. 23-13 à the break after a strength test of the La Rochelle pillar, Penverne. 

Upon returning from the locker room, the start was immediate but the fall was high for the Yellows and Blacks who conceded a try from Baird after three minutes (30-13, 43rd). La Rochelle remained silent in the second half, harmless against the hosts. of the Irish, in total demonstration and in full possession of their means. Dan Sheehan scored a fourth try late in the game, sealing Leinster's qualification for the Champions Cup semi-finals and the team's early elimination. double reigning champion, Stade Rochelais. More bad news à To deplore, Ronan O'Gara lost two of his major players to injury this evening: Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Dillyn Leyds. Two losses which promise to be crucial for the rest of the season.

20:50 – Nightmare evening

In addition to losing the match, the Rochelais saw two players go out with injuries, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Dillyn Leyds. Two pillars of the La Rochelle squad who will be missed the approach of the final sprint in Top 14.

20:45 – Stade Toulousain, alone in the world

With the defeats of Union Bordeaux-B&egles and La Rochelle this afternoon, Stade Toulousain is the last representative ;feeling French in the Champions Cup. Tomorrow, Toulouse face  Exeter à home to try to reach the last square.

20:40 – No triplet

Éeliminatedé this evening by Leinster, Stade Rochelais will not be able to achieve the same performance as RC Toulon from 2013 to 2013. 2015, author of a hat-trick unprecedented in the Champions Cup.

20:35 – Silent in the second half

Mené ten points à After the break, La Rochelle remained silent in the second half. A poor performance for a team which had won the last two editions of the Champions Cup.

À the outcome of a shock where the Rochelais were é overwhelmed on all fronts, Leinster won largely (40-13) in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.

20:28 – À the other end of the field

Lespiaucq's throw is too long. Leinster clears its camp and runs to the other side. terrain.

20:28 – Last ammunition

New throw for Quentin Lespiaucq after an Irish foul in the 22 Irish meters.

20:27 – The referee returns & ;agrave; the foul

After an offside by McCarthy, the referee returns to the game. fault. There's one minute left before the siren.

20:25 – Byrne man of the match

Author of 15 points, Ross Byrne is elected man of the match against Rochelais.

20:24 – The end of the match comes alive

After an Irish recovery, Joe McCarthy chambers the Rochelais who come to blows with their opponents. 

20:23 – 50:22 from Iribaren

The Rochelais end up in difficulty. Teddy Iribaren finds a superb touch and a 50:22. But the Irish protested and were ultimately penalized. Hastoy pushes into the touchline while Alldritt is having difficulty getting through. walk.

20:19 – Pass "suicide"

Ihaia West receives a pass that is much too high and he commits a forward attempt while trying to receive it. Mêlée for Leinster in the 22 meters from La Rochelle.

20:19 – The release of the 'idole

Since Jonathan Sexton retired, he's been the boss. Jamison Gibson-Park gives up his place – Luke McGrath.

20:18 – Lespiaucq imprecise

Third imprecise throw for Quentin Lespiaucq who ends up in Irish hands. 

20:17 – La Rochelle retreats

Pretending to return to the ferm&amp ;eacute;, Antoine Hastoy and Teddy Iribaren escape. The scrum half finally commits a forward move. Gibson-Park finds a touch.

20:15 – The "big"come out

Afterwards, Uini Atonio, Will Skelton leaves for La Rochelle. He was é replaced by Thomas Lavault, a few minutes ago.

20:14 – What a cons!

In the center of the field, Ihaia West sends a tense pass directly to the chest of Thomas Lavault but an Irishman hits the ball. À the race, Paul Boudehent commits a hand fault, just entering the race. in play. After a succession of hand fouls, the referee returns to the game. the advantage. Mêlée for Leinster.

20:12 – Alldritt too short

< p>On Quentin Lespiaucq's throw, Grégory Alldritt is too short to catch the ball.

20:10 – Finish on a beautiful image

As La Rochelle heads towards an elimination this evening, they are rewarded and find a beautiful touches in the 22 Irish meters.

Demonstration of Leinster against La Rochelle today. On a sublime kick from Henshaw, James Lowe resists the return of Jack Nowell and scores another try.

One try too many for the people of Rochelle! The Irish continue to pass on the line to gain ground. After a nice exit from the right wing, the ball flies to the right wing. the left wing for Dan Sheehan who scores Leinster's fourth try. Small event, Ross Byrne committed his first failure.

20:01 – Another mistake

Énième fault of the Rochelais. Too much indiscipline today for the Yellows and Blacks.

19:59 – Change of first line

The La Rochelle first line is changed: Sclavi, Lespiaucq and Kaddouri replace Atonio, Lato and Penverne.

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