La Rochelle secure promotion

La Rochelle will join the Top 14 next season after beating Lyon OU in a play-off.

Top 14 beckons after play-off win

La Rochelle will join the Top 14 next season after beating Lyon OU in a play-off. La Rochelle secured promotion alongside ProD2 champions Agen after edging out Lyon 32-26 in Brive. The west coast side have already begun planning for next season by signing Seru Rabeni from Leeds. The 31-year-old Fijian international has agreed a two-year deal and will team up with international colleague Norman Ligairi.