Northampton

13 - 31

Full Time

Stade Rochelais

Stade Rochelais vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

83'

Red Card

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Northampton Saints) is shown the red card

80'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Berjon getting some game time.

70'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Brice Dulin being replaced.

70'

Antoine Hastoy curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Stade Rochelais results in a try for Ulupano Seuteni

69'

That's a great try assist by Jules Favre.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Jules Favre took full advantage.

69'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with James Ramm coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Fin Smith coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Ethan Waller coming off.

65'

Antoine Hastoy hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

65'

Try

Stade Rochelais are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Quentin Lespiaucq touching down.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Gregory Alldritt goes through the gap.

63'

Conversion

The Stade Rochelais supporters go wild as Antoine Hastoy successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Stade Rochelais are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Gregory Alldritt touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Brice Dulin is finished off with a try.

60'

Angus Scott-Young comes on for Northampton Saints.

60'

Aaron Hinkley leaves the field.

60'

Ultan Dillane comes on.

54'

Remi Bourdeau comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom James.

53'

That's a great try assist by Mike Haywood.

53'

What a run here by Rory Hutchinson as they get over the gainline!

53'

Tom James comes on.

52'

Callum Braley comes off.

52'

Mike Haywood comes on.

52'

Robbie Smith comes off.

52'

Yellow Card

Tawera Kerr-Barlow (Stade Rochelais) is shown a yellow card

51'

What a run here by Tommy Freeman as they get over the gainline!

51'

Georges-Henri Colombe comes on.

50'

Uini Atonio comes off.

50'

Joel Sclavi comes on.

50'

Reda Wardi comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Antoine Hastoy kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Quentin Lespiaucq dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boudehent getting some game time.

45'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Levani Botia being replaced.

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Sleightholme getting some game time.

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Courtnall Skosan being replaced.

45'

Levani Botia makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Stade Rochelais has led to Teddy Thomas being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alfie Petch coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Ehren Painter coming off.

40'

Stade Rochelais make a substitution with Quentin Lespiaucq coming on.

40'

Stade Rochelais make a substitution with Samuel Lagrange coming off.

40'

Stade Rochelais sub Thomas Lavault comes onto the field.

40'

Romain Sazy departs for Stade Rochelais.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Stade Rochelais sub Teddy Thomas comes onto the field.

39'

Dillyn Leyds departs for Stade Rochelais.

39'

Red Card

Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints) is shown the red card

39'

Fabulous play by Stade Rochelais has led to Ulupano Seuteni being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Alex Coles comes on.

29'

Courtney Lawes comes off.

29'

Trouble here as Dillyn Leyds breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Antoine Hastoy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Levani Botia scores from close range.

26'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

Fin Smith steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Stade Rochelais 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 21st January 2023, 05:00am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Stade Rochelais win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

16%

% Of Game In Lead

69%

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Salakaia-Loto

13 - 31

80'

Seuteni

69'

13 - 31

Lespiaucq

64'

13 - 26

Hastoy

61'

13 - 21

Alldritt

60'

13 - 19

Smith

13 - 14

54'

James

11 - 14

53'

Kerr-Barlow

51'

6 - 14

Hastoy

50'

6 - 14

Lespiaucq

49'

6 - 12

Smith

6 - 7

46'

Half Time

Dingwall

3 - 7

39'

Hastoy

27'

3 - 7

Botia

26'

3 - 5

Smith

3 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Stade Rochelais

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Stade Rochelais

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

56%

3-6 secs

19%

25%

6+ secs

17%

10%

Rucks Won

Northampton Saints vs Stade Rochelais Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Stade Rochelais in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 21st January 2023 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Stade Rochelais won the last encounter but Northampton Saints are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 11 places in the league table with Stade Rochelais in 1st and Northampton Saints in 12th as such Stade Rochelais are favourites on paper.

Northampton Saints vs Stade Rochelais Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints 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.