La Rochelle withstand Bath fightback at a soggy Rec

French side La Rochelle held on to secure a hard-fought victory against Bath in the Champions Cup on a rainy night at the Recreation Ground.

Despite taking an early lead through a penalty kick, La Rochelle found themselves on the back foot as Bath fought back with a try and conversion.

However, La Rochelle showed great resilience and managed to regain the lead with a well-worked team try just before halftime.

The second half was a tight affair with both teams battling it out in the wet conditions, but La Rochelle’s defense held firm to deny Bath any further scoring opportunities.

With the final whistle blowing, La Rochelle celebrated a hard-earned victory on English soil, showcasing their strength and determination as a team.

This win puts La Rochelle in a strong position in their Champions Cup group, with their sights set on progressing to the knockout stages.

Bath, on the other hand, will be disappointed to have come away from the match without any points, but will no doubt regroup and look to bounce back in their next fixture.

Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between two top European sides, with La Rochelle ultimately emerging victorious at a sodden Rec.