La Rochelle wants to continue this Sunday against Racing 92 (9:05 p.m.), a week after its success against Union Bordeaux-Bègles. While the Ciel et Blanc, at home for this meeting, will be able to count on the first start of recent world champion Siya Kolisi, Ronan O’Gara and his staff have made some strong choices. First in his starting 15 by aligning the usual fly-half Antoine Hastoy at the back. Ihaia West regains a starting place at the opening, accompanied by former racing driver Teddy Iribaren.
Up front, Botia and Cancoriet will supervise Tanga while Bourgarit, at the heel, will be captain. On the bench, French international right pillar Uini Atonio should bring all his power during the game. Paul Boudehent and Tawera Kerr-Barlow were also placed on the bench.
The composition of La Rochelle: Hastoy – Thomas, Seuteni, Danty, Bollengier – (o) West, (m) Iribaren – Botia, Tanga, Cancoriet – Dillane, Lavault – Colombe Reazel, Bourgarit (cap), Wardi
Substitutes: Idoumi, Sclavi, Picquette, Boudehent, Kerr-Barlow, Favre, Bosmorin, Atonio