Fifth win on the bounce sees Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle go top of Top 14

'After only eight games, it is not that important to be leading the division'

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara sees his team at the summit of the Top 14 standings, but it is early days yet, the Munster legend warns. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle are top of the French Top 14 for the first since December 2017 after an impressive 19-10 victory over Clermont Auvergne at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.

France full-back Brice Dulin scored the one try and Jules Plisson kicked the points from the tee for the hosts who conceded a try at home for the first time since January as Samoa's Tim Nanai-Williams crossed for the away side. Clermont are one of Munster’s pool rivals in the Champions Cup this season.