Pau will host La Rochelle in the fourth round of the TOP 14 on Saturday, 26 September, with the match scheduled to start at 21:00 and broadcast live on Canal+. After three rounds, Pau is in fourth place with nine points, while La Rochelle is in eighth place with eight points. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses and regain their form in this important clash. Pau suffered a heavy defeat in their previous match, losing 51-25 to Lyon. Before that, they had secured victories against Montpellier (27-19) and Bayonne (70-28). La Rochelle also faced a setback, losing 20-10 to Racing 92 after initial wins against Toulouse (30-27) and Toulon (21-20). Both teams had started their seasons with two victories before encountering similar challenges. Pau is returning to the Hameau stadium, where Bayonne had conceded ten tries in a previous match, while La Rochelle has already secured a win in Toulon. The Hameau stadium is a key venue for Pau, known for its challenging conditions for visiting teams. La Rochelle, on the other hand, has shown resilience in previous matches, including a recent win in Toulon. The previous encounter between Pau and La Rochelle on 30 November 2025 saw Pau defeat La Rochelle 53-33, with a total of 86 points and twelve tries scored between the two teams. La Rochelle later took revenge with a 20-6 victory at Marcel-Deflandre on 21 March. This upcoming match is crucial for both teams to regain momentum after their recent setbacks.