A much‑changed Gloucester side suffered a heavy first defeat in the European Challenge Cup this season as La Rochelle ran in six tries at home to defeat their opponents 42-13.
Kini Murimurivalu’s try helped put the hosts 23‑6 up at half‑time, with Billy Burns kicking Gloucester's points.
John Afoa, one of 10 changes to the team which beat the French side nine days earlier, went over for Gloucester.
A penalty try and added tries from Lacroix and Botia Veivuke sealed the win the for them.
The second‑half tries for Lacroix and Veivuke came while Gloucester were a man down after Matt Scott was sent to the sin‑bin for kicking at the ruck.
This victory for La Rochelle, who are fourth in the French Top 14 table, has moved them to the top of Pool One, above Gloucester on points difference after their four games.
Source: BBC
