Sireli Maqala, the fullback from the Flying Fijians, made a significant impact by scoring the try of the match, leading Bayonne to a dominant 37-7 victory over La Rochelle in their Top 14 encounter at Stade Jean Dauger Stadium.
Maqala, who played as an outside center, started and finished an impressive attack that spanned the length of the field, culminating in a stylish dive into the corner for a try at the 50-minute mark.
Bayonne established a strong lead in the first half, with tries from Aurelien Callandret, Facundo Bosch, Camille Lopez, along with a penalty try. Their flyhalf contributed with two conversions and a penalty.
La Rochelle managed to score a solitary try in the 71st minute through Alexandre Kuntelia, with Ihaia West successfully converting it.