La Rochelle Dominate Bristol Bears in Champions Cup Clash

The French side secured a commanding 35-7 victory, showcasing their power and depth against an overmatched Bristol team.

La Rochelle claimed their second consecutive Champions Cup win with a 35-7 bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
Jack Nowell's acrobatic try from a cross-field kick set the tone for a dominant performance, with La Rochelle's forwards overpowering Bristol in the set-piece and mauls.
Bristol struggled to handle the physicality of La Rochelle's pack, with key contributions from Will Skelton, Tolu Latu, and Grégory Alldritt driving the French side's success.
Despite a stunning try by Jack Bates for Bristol, the visitors were unable to sustain momentum, conceding five tries in total, including a late score by Thomas Berjon.
The win positions La Rochelle strongly in their Champions Cup pool, while Bristol face an uphill battle to qualify for the knockout stages after consecutive losses.