The Scarlets secured a European Champions Cup semi-final place after Wales star Leigh Halfpenny masterminded victory over La Rochelle. It is the first time since 2007 that the Scarlets have reached the penultimate knockout stage of European club rugby's blue riband tournament. Scarlets' Leigh Halfpenny celebrates after the game. It was a definite alarm call for the Scarlets, but Halfpenny restored their advantage by kicking two further penalties after wing Paul Asquith departed injured. La Rochelle's heavyweight pack, led impressively by replacement flanker Kevin Gourdon, began to sense dominance, keeping Scarlets pinned inside their own 22.

Source: Evening echo March 30, 2018 19:18 UTC