Levani Botia played a pivotal role as La Rochelle showcased their strength with a resounding 35-7 victory over Bristol Bears in the European Champions Cup at Stade Marcel-Deflandre yesterday.
The French side displayed dominance, scoring five tries throughout the match. They maintained a strong lead of 14-7 at halftime, thanks to tries from Jack Nowell and Tolu Latu, both successfully converted by Ihaia West. In the second half, La Rochelle continued to impress, adding three more tries without any response from Bristol.
Botia, UJ Seuteni, and substitute Thomas Berjon each crossed the line for La Rochelle, with West converting all additional tries to cap off their impressive performance. Bristol’s only score came from openside wing Jack Bates, who managed to score a try converted by flyhalf Sam Worsley.
This victory not only highlights La Rochelle’s capabilities in the tournament but also sets a promising tone for their upcoming matches as they seem to be in fine form and could be serious contenders for the title.
In summary, La Rochelle secured a convincing win over Bristol, with standout performances marking their superiority in the match, suggesting a bright future for the team in the competition.
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