La Rochelle prepare to face Munster in a crisis of their own making

La Rochelle prepare to face Munster in a crisis of their own making

La Rochelle are amid their worst run in 15 years. They had little choice but to put all their chips on this weekend's Champions Cup clash with Munster.

Nankivell set to miss Munster's visit to La Rochelle as appeal denied

The influential Kiwi centre can still appeal the disciplinary decision.

This Saturday, April 5th, La Rochelle will play one of his season's rendezvous in Marcel-Deflandre. An eighth final against the Irish Munster in the Champions Cup. A match that must serve as an electroshock for the Yellow and Black. Since his victory against the Stade Toulosain on January 4th in the Top 14, La Rochelle won no more. Almost three months to the day. Seven defeats and a draw against Castres. 10th of the championship with 40 points –…