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La Rochelle vs. Exeter Chiefs Live Blog: Instant Updates and Analysis

Dec 4, 2014
EXETER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Will Chudley of Exeter Chiefs releases a pass during the Aviva Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Sandy Park on November 29, 2014 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
EXETER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Will Chudley of Exeter Chiefs releases a pass during the Aviva Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Sandy Park on November 29, 2014 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Exeter Chiefs extended their lead at the top of Pool 2 with a 36-10 win over La Rochelle at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre in Round 3 of the European Rugby Challenge Cup.

The exciting first half saw Tom James and Brett Sturgess score two tries in quick succession for the Chiefs, before Stade Rochelais hit back.

A delightful chip from Jules Lebail over Exeter's line allowed Jean-Pascal Barraque to set up a delicately-poised second half.

La Rochelle struggled to make an impact after the break however, and late tries from Byron McGuigan and Fetu'u Vainikolo secured not only the win but a bonus point as well.

Gareth Steenson played a huge role in the win, scoring six kicks out of seven, and deservedly earned man of the match.

The Chiefs are now in a commanding position at the top of Pool 2 with 11 points, their seventh win in a row.

La Rochelle travel to Exeter for a rematch on December 13, but will need to step up their performance if they're to get a result from the game.

Full time: La Rochelle 10-36 Exeter

La Rochelle

Penalties: Audy

Tries: Barraque

Exeter Chiefs

Penalties: Steenson (4)

Tries: James, Sturgess, McGuigan, Vainikolo

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