La Rochelle devour Toulon to climb up to second in Top 14

Replacement hooker Quentin Lespiaucq’s after-the-hooter try gave Ronan O’Gara’s hosts a try-scoring bonus

MOVING ON UP: La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara watched his side snatch a crucial bonus at the death. Pic: Getty Images

Replacement hooker Quentin Lespiaucq’s after-the-hooter try at the end of a muscular encounter gave Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle a try-scoring bonus as they beat Toulon 35-5 in front of another full-house at Marcel Deflandre.

The result means they climb to second in the Top 14, six points behind leaders Toulouse - who they play next Sunday at Stade Ernest Wallon.