The heroic fight and the historic victory of the Rochelais against Leinster on Saturday in the hell of the Aviva Stadium (26-26) left no one insensitive. Not even the head of state. Emmanuel Macron wanted, via a message published on his Twitter account, to salute the course of La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.
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La Rochelle retains its title of European Rugby Champion, he wrote on social networks after the double of Ronan O'Gara's men. And how! Congratulations to the Maritimes on this landmark victory. This Sunday afternoon, at 16 p.m., the heroes of the day have an appointment with their supporters for a communion that promises to be immense.