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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
Montpellier face off against Stade Rochelais in Top 14 Round 25 on Sat 13th May 2023 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.
Montpellier won the last encounter but Montpellier are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Stade Rochelais in 2nd and Montpellier in 11th as such Stade Rochelais are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Montpellier 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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The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Louis Carbonel successfully kicks the conversion.
Montpellier Herault Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Clement Doumenc touching down.
The Stade Rochelais supporters go wild as Hugo Reus successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Hoani Bosmorin
The touch judges raise their flags as Hugo Reus kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Sacha Idoumi from scoring as they record the try for Stade Rochelais.
Hugo Reus adds the two points for Stade Rochelais.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Remi Bourdeau dots the ball down from close range.
Louis Carbonel adds the two points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.
The pick and go results in a try for Montpellier Herault Rugby as Alexandre Becognee goes over.
Jonathan Danty (Stade Rochelais) is shown a yellow card
Louis Carbonel does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Silky skills by Montpellier Herault Rugby ends with a try for Louis Carbonel.
Louis Carbonel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
It's going to take a miracle to stop this Montpellier Herault Rugby maul...no miracles today as Vincent Giudicelli powers over.
Hugo Reus makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Stade Rochelais is finished off by Martin Alonso
Louis Carbonel converts the try.
What a kick! Jan Serfontein takes full advantage to score for Montpellier Herault Rugby.
Hugo Reus kicks the penalty.
Louis Carbonel has kicked a conversion.
The Montpellier Herault Rugby pack has powered over for Vincent Giudicelli to score the try.