Leicester thrashed by champions La Rochelle

La Rochelle ran in seven tries to crush Leicester as the Tigers lost their unbeaten record in the Champions Cup.

Will Skelton and UJ Seuteni crossed before half-time, while George Martin grabbed the Tigers' first try.

Two tries for Teddy Thomas, one for Joel Sclavi and another for Seuteni sealed the hosts' first pool win, while Dan Kelly scored a late consolation.

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Line-ups

La Rochelle: Dulin; Thomas, Seuteni, Danty, Leyds; Hastoy, Kerr-Barlow; Wardi, Bourgarit, Atonio, Dillane, Skelton, Boudehent, Botia, Alldritt (capt).

Replacements: Lespiaucq, Sclavi, Kuntelia, Picquette, Cancoriet, Tanga, Berjon, Reus.

Leicester Tigers: Brown; Simmons, Kelly, Kata, Bassett; Shillcock, Youngs; Cronin, Montoya (capt), Cole, Martin, Chessum, Rogerson, Cracknell, Hatherell.

Replacements: Theobald-Thomas, Van Wyk, Heyes, Carter, Wiese, Whiteley, Pollard, Scott.

Referee: Andy Brace (Ire)

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