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Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Bayonne face off against Stade Rochelais in Top 14 Round 6 on Sat 8th October 2022 at Stade Jean Dauger. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.
Stade Rochelais won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Stade Rochelais in 2nd and Bayonne in 8th as such Stade Rochelais are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Bayonne vs Stade Rochelais will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Gaetan Germain kicks the penalty.
A bit of individual brilliance by Pierre Bourgarit leads to a try for Stade Rochelais
Gaetan Germain makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Slick passing by Bayonne leads to a try for Guillaume Martocq.
A clever kick there by Bayonne allows Gaetan Germain to collect the ball and touch down for the try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Gaetan Germain kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Gaetan Germain kicks the penalty goal.
Dillyn Leyds does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Pascal Cotet (Bayonne) is shown a yellow card
Gaetan Germain converts the try.
Sireli Maqala scores the try from close range.
The Stade Rochelais pack has powered over for Yoan Tanga to score the try.