Huge relief for O'Gara as La Rochelle break Gloucester hearts at the death

Dramatic Teddy Thomas try in the final minutes rescues Heineken Champions Cup holders from last 16 exit with 29-26 win

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La Rochelle 29 Gloucester 26

Ronan O'Gara's reigning Heineken Champions Cup holders avoided a dramatic last-16 exit as La Rochelle roared back to snatch victory from Gloucester with a late try at Stade Marcel Deflandre.

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