Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle overcome red card to lead Top 14

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara

Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle continue to lead the Top 14 table after overcoming an early red card to grind out a 22-9 victory over Montpellier.

Will Skelton was sent off in the 19th minute after his shoulder made contact with the head of Paul Willemse in an attempted tackle.