2020-21 Top 14 – La Rochelle vs Lyon Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is La Rochelle vs Lyon taking place? Saturday 17th April, 2021 – 16:45 (UK)
Where is La Rochelle vs Lyon taking place? Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle
Where can I get tickets for La Rochelle vs Lyon? This match will be played without spectators
What television channel is La Rochelle vs Lyon on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream La Rochelle vs Lyon? This match cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
La Rochelle are on a three-match winning streak after taking a break from the Top 14 to reach the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup with two strong wins over Gloucester and Sale Sharks this month. They can return their attention to the Top 14 now in high spirits and just three points behind the leaders Toulouse, though they face a tough test in travelling Lyon. The visitors drew the short straw with a round of 16 defeat to reigning Champions Cup winners Exeter Chiefs last time out but they have won their last three Top 14 matches in a row and will cause some problems. La Rochelle should be able to stand up to those at home, though, and can cover -8 in victory here. Alternatively, take La Rochelle to win a match that comes under 40 points as one of the tougher defences in the division.
