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Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Bayonne face off against Benetton in Challenge Cup Round 2 on Sat 17th December 2022 at Stade Jean Dauger. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.
Benetton won the last encounter but Benetton are in the best form of their last 5 games.
The official squads for Bayonne vs Benetton will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Sam Hidalgo-Clyne
Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.
Lorenzo Cannone scores the try from close range.
Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Onisi Ratave
The touch judges raise their flags as Tomas Albornoz kicks the conversion.
A pinpoint kick has enabled Rhyno Smith to score the try.
Tomas Albornoz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for Benetton Rugby as Onisi Ratave goes over.
The pressure has finally told as Lorenzo Cannone scores from close range.
Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Rhyno Smith
Jason Robertson converts the try.
Bayonne are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Thomas Acquier picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.