LEINSTER-LA ROCHELLE. New European final for the Rochelais who will have a very delicate task this Saturday, May 28 against the province of Leinster despite the support of the Marseille public.
For the second consecutive year, La Rochelle is in the final of the Champions Cup and this time hopes to lift the trophy, a year after its defeat against Toulouse. But for this unprecedented final, the Rochelais will have a very complicated task since they face the Irish ogres from the province of Leinster. But remember, last year, it was the French who paid the scalp of Jonathan Sexton’s teammates, so this final will have a taste of revenge for the Irish in a Velodrome stadium almost full for the occasion.
For this match, the Rochelais will be deprived of certain players and in particular the third line wing Will Skelton who is recovering from a calf injury. But for the third line of the Leinstermens, Josh van der Flier, this absence will not change anything. “He really did a great performance against us last year. He’s a very good player, one of the big names they have in their team. I understand he might not play “It would be a big loss for them, even if they have a lot of good players to replace him. So I don’t think it changes us much.”
What time to follow Leinster – La Rochelle?
The kick off for the final of the European Rugby Cup is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. this Saturday May 28 from the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille.
On which channel to follow the Leinster – La Rochelle final?
To be able to follow live and in full the final of the European Rugby Cup between the Irish of Leinster and the French of La Rochelle, it will be necessary to connect to France 2 or beIN Sports 1.