16th round of the Top 14
The star
Victor Vito is the Stade Rochelais skipper. The world champion is the true leader of this team: he has started 14 of the 15th games played in Top 14 so far, playing 1120 minutes. He is one of the most used player of the championship. He will undoubtely start the game in Grenoble in the back row.
The ex
Thomas Jolmes left Grenoble when the Grenoblois were relegated in 2017. The tall lock waited one season (during which he was mostly injured) to adapt to his new place. He is now one of the most important player of the la Rochelle squad. He lately extended his contrat until 2021.
The last game
The last game in Grenoble between FCG and la Rochelle was in Augut 2016. La Rochelle won (19-22). Gio Aplon scored a magnificient try that day.
The last games
Since the defeat in Clermont (44-19), la Rochelle beat Zebre Rugby (10-22 in Italy, 32-12 in La Rochelle) and Montpellier (27-25)
The next games
After playing Grenoble away, la Rochelle will host Stade Français and play against Racing 92.
Photo: Laurent Lardière
Auteur : FCG Rugby