O'Gara's La Rochelle demolish Agen as Montpellier bring in Saint Andre

La Rochelle's French hooker Pierre Bougarit in unstoppable form, claiming a first-half hat trick of tries.

NO 1: Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle stay out on front of the chasing pack in the Top 14 after a comprehensive 43-13 win in Agen ON Saturday

RONAN O’Gara’s La Rochelle racked up their tenth win of the Top 14 season with a bonus point 43-13 victory in Agen Saturday to remain top of the standings.

La Rochelle led 28-9 at the break despite Agen being first on the scoreboard with a try. The visitors international hooker Pierre Bougarit was in unstoppable form, claiming a first half hat trick of tries.