Levani Botia made a significant contribution by scoring a try as La Rochelle claimed a resounding 35-7 victory over Bristol Bears in their European Champions Cup matchup at Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
The French side showcased their strength, tallying a total of five tries throughout the match, with a standout performance in the second half where they scored three unanswered tries. At halftime, La Rochelle was leading comfortably at 14-7, thanks to tries from Jack Nowell and Tolu Latu, both converted by Ihaia West.
In the second half, Botia, UJ Seuteni, and substitute Thomas Berjon each added to the scoreline, with West successfully converting all three tries. Bristol Bears managed to put points on the board with a single try from openside wing Jack Bates, which was converted by flyhalf Sam Worsley, but it was not enough to keep pace with La Rochelle’s dominant performance.
This match highlights La Rochelle’s clear intent to establish themselves as a formidable force in the tournament, and their ability to finish strongly may signal promising prospects for the remainder of their campaign. Fans can take optimism from their comprehensive victory and excellent teamwork displayed on the field.
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