La Rochelle hold off Bath fightback to claim Champions Cup win

La Rochelle had led 21-6 at the break and looked to be cruising towards a bonus point victory. 
La Rochelle hold off Bath fightback to claim Champions Cup win

La Rochelle's UJ Seuteni celebrates as Tawera Kerr-Barlow scores their side’s third try in the Champions Cup against Bath. Picture: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Investec Champions Cup Pool 2: Bath 20 La Rochelle 24

Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle had just enough in the tank for a priceless away win in their Investec Champions Cup opener against Bath on Friday night.

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