Levani Botia played a crucial role in La Rochelle’s impressive 35-7 victory over Bristol Bears in the European Champions Cup held at Stade Marcel-Deflandre. The French team showcased their dominance, scoring a total of five tries throughout the match, three of which came during a commanding second half where they kept the Bears scoreless.
La Rochelle entered halftime leading 14-7, thanks to tries from Jack Nowell and Tolu Latu, both of which were converted by Ihaia West. In the second half, Botia, UJ Seuteni, and substitute Thomas Berjon each contributed a try, with West successfully converting all three to finalize the score.
Bristol Bears scored their only try through openside wing Jack Bates, which was converted by flyhalf Sam Worsley.
This convincing victory not only bolstered La Rochelle’s confidence but also highlighted their potential as serious contenders in this competition. As they continue to build momentum, fans can look forward to their next matches with optimism.
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