Harlequins stun La Rochelle to claim a place and home advantage in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

Ronan O'Gara has released a statement on Twitter after he was absent from the Leinster v La Rochelle post-match press conference

Harlequins defied their abysmal domestic form to stun La Rochelle 27-17 at Stade Marcel Deflandre and secure home advantage in the Champions Cup round of 16.

Harlequins have sprung the surprise of all surprises across the Channel, securing a 10-point win over La Rochelle and sending the two-time champions out of the premier competition and into the EPCR Challenge Cup.

O'Brien knocks it on, La Rochelle kick clear and it's a scrable to the line, but Kenny gets back and touches down behind his own goal-line. Byrne kicks the 22 drop-out away, and La Rochelle knock-on. And it's been upgraded to a Leinster penalty. Byrne smashes it deep into the 22.

Leinster edged La Rochelle in a thrilling encounter at Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening, but La Rochelle's attacking strategy is one that future opponents may seek to replicate against Leo Cullen's side.

Sundays Champions Cup action sees Harlequins cause huge shock by winning at two-time winners La Rochelle, denying French giants losing bonus-point to knock them out entirely at pool stage; Northampton Saints won to seal home knockout tie;

Veteran Fiji flanker Levani Botia is determined to leave a lasting legacy at La Rochelle, with the 36-year-old setting his sights on winning the French Top 14 title before calling time on his illustrious career.