The Stormers and Stade Rochelais meet again in the Investec Champions Cup, continuing a tightly contested recent series defined by one-point margins and dramatic finishes. 

Stade Rochelais won the most recent encounter in April 2024, edging the Stormers 22–21 in Round 16 of the 2023–2024 Champions Cup. Just four months earlier, in December 2023, the Stormers claimed a 21–20 victory in Round 2 of that same competition. 

With the last two matchups decided by a single point, this fixture carries a clear expectation of another razor-thin contest.

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Momentum favors the Stormers entering this match. They have won all five of their most recent outings, reinforcing the consistency and physicality that continue to define their rise in international club rugby. 

Stade Rochelais, meanwhile, arrives at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with a 2–3 record across its past five matches, looking to regain structure and finish in tight moments—an area that has separated these two clubs in their recent history.

Hosting the match provides the Stormers with an additional advantage, but Rochelais’ ability to adapt to different environments and compete physically ensures another compelling confrontation.

 With both sides familiar with each other’s systems and tendencies, the latest chapter in this evolving rivalry sets the tone for their European ambitions this season.

Stormers vs. Stade Rochelais Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Stormers face Stade Rochelais at 8 a.m. ET on Dec. 13 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in an Investec Champions Cup rematch.

How To Watch Stormers vs. Stade Rochelais

Stormers vs. Stade Rochelais streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of Investec Champions Cup coverage.

Stormers Lineup vs. Stade Rochelais

Starting XV

1. Ntuthuko Mchunu
2. Andre-Hugo Venter
3. Neethling Fouche
4. Salmaan Moerat
5. JD Schickerling
6. Paul de Villiers
7. Ben-Jason Dixon
8. Evan Roos
9. Cobus Reinach
10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
11. Leolin Zas
12. Jonathan Roche
13. Ruhan Nel
14. Dylan Maart
15. Warrick Gelant

Replacements

• 16. JJ Kotze
• 17. Oli Kebble
• 18. Sazi Sandi
• 19. Connor Evans
• 20. Ruan Ackermann
• 21. Marcel Theunissen
• 22. Imad Khan
• 23. Wandisile Simelane

Stade Rochelais Lineup vs. Stormers

Starting XV

1. Reda Wardi
2. Quentin Lespiaucq
3. Karl Sorin
4. Ultan Dillane
5. Kane Douglas
6. Charles Kante-Samba
7. Kirill Fraindt
8. Lucas Andjisseramatchi
9. Nolhann Couillaud
10. Diego Jurd
11. Hoani Bosmorin
12. Simeli Daunivucu
13. Adrien Seguret
14. Suliasi Vunivalu
15. Nathan Bollengier

Replacements

• 16. Nika Sutidze
• 17. Christian Luaki
• 18. Joel Sclavi
• 19. Simon Huchet
• 20. Aleksandre Kuntelia
• 21. Edouard Richer
• 22. Thomas Berjon
• 23. Dillyn Leyds

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Investec Champions Cup Round 2 

Friday, Dec. 12

• 3 p.m. ET: Leicester Tigers vs. Leinster Rugby, Mattioli Woods Welford Road

Saturday, Dec. 13

• 8 a.m. ET: DHL Stormers vs. La Rochelle, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Saracens, Hollywoodbets Kings Park
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Clermont Auvergne vs. Sale Sharks, Stade Marcel-Michelin
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Scarlets, Stade Chaban-Delmas
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Munster Rugby vs. Gloucester Rugby, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
• 3 p.m. ET: Glasgow Warriors vs. Toulouse, Scotstoun Stadium

Sunday, Dec. 14

• 8 a.m. ET: Harlequins vs. Bayonne, Twickenham Stoop
• 8 a.m. ET: Castres Olympique vs. Edinburgh Rugby, Stade Pierre-Fabre
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Toulon vs. Bath Rugby, Stade Félix Mayol
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Northampton Saints vs. Vodacom Bulls, cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Bristol Bears vs. Pau, Ashton Gate

Investec Champions Cup Round 1 Scores

Friday Scores:

• DHL Stormers 23, Bayonne 17 | FINAL
• Sale Sharks 21, Glasgow Warriors 26 | FINAL

Saturday Scores 

• Saracens 47, Clermont 10 | FINAL
• Bordeaux 46, Vodacom Bulls 33 | FINAL
• La Rochelle 39, Leicester Tigers 20 | FINAL
• Leinster Rugby 45, Harlequins 28 | FINAL
• Bristol Bears 17, Scarlets 16 | FINAL
• Bath Rugby 40, Munster Rugby 14 | FINAL

Sunday Scores:

• Northampton Saints 35, Pau 27 | FINAL
• Toulouse 56, Hollywoodbets Sharks 19 | FINAL
• Gloucester Rugby 34, Castres 14 | FINAL
• Edinburgh Rugby 33, Toulon | Final

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• United Rugby Championship
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• Top 14
• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup
• Currie Cup
• Super Rugby
• And more

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