The tone was set from the first minute with a first try constructed with Thomas Laranjeira as finisher. An almost perfect first half with only 4 penalties conceded. Note the test with interception of Vasil Lobzhanidze after the siren which gives air to the Brivists (18-3).
But on returning from the locker room, the situation changes. The Basques came back with intentions and bent the Brive defense from the first minute of play. Even if the Brive players scored a try by Sammy Arnold, they floundered against Bayonne who put them under pressure. Finally, they crack at the last minute after the siren, after a video arbitration which gives a try to the Basques who take the defensive bonus.