Unhappy finalist of the last edition of the Champions Cup, Stade Rochelais again qualified for the last four of the continental competition, dominating Montpellier (31-19) this Saturday at the Marcel-Deflandre stadium.
The Maritimes scored three tries by Priso (12th), Vito (22nd) and Botia (47th), as did the Héraultais who scored by Thomas (28th), Reilhac (40th) and Mercer (53rd).
West, the opener from La Rochelle, made the difference on foot by scoring 16 points (four penalties, two transformations, only one missed).
Stade Rochelais has reached the semi-finals for the second time in its history and will face the winner of the Racing 92-Sale match, which takes place on Sunday (4 p.m.) at Paris La Défense Arena.
The MHR, leader of the Top 14, has a fourth defeat in a row in all competitions.