Levani Botia played a pivotal role in La Rochelle’s impressive 35-7 victory over Bristol Bears during their European Champions Cup match at Stade Marcel-Deflandre. The French team showcased their strength by scoring five tries, three of which came in a dominating second half where they did not allow the Bears to respond.
La Rochelle started the match strong, leading 14-7 at halftime after 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 crossed the line for additional tries, with West successfully converting each one to round out the team’s score. The Bears’ only try came from openside wing Jack Bates, converted by flyhalf Sam Worsley.
This performance highlights La Rochelle’s prowess as a top-tier team in European rugby, suggesting they are well-prepared for future challenges. As the tournament progresses, teams will be keen to find ways to counter La Rochelle’s explosive style of play while fans can look forward to more thrilling matches ahead.
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