Montpellier

28 - 23

Full Time

Bayonne

Bayonne vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Penalty Goal

Gela Aprasidze makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vincent Giudicelli bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Arnaud Erbinartegaray bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

79'

Penalty Goal

Louis Carbonel kicks the penalty.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Christopher Tolofua bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yan Lestrade bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

75'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Ceyte getting some game time.

72'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Manuel Leindekar being replaced.

72'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Leo Coly comes onto the field.

61'

Cobus Reinach departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Alexandre Becognee comes onto the field.

61'

Tyler Duguid departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Quentin Bethune comes on for Bayonne.

57'

Matis Perchaud leaves the field.

57'

Gela Aprasidze comes on for Bayonne.

57'

Maxime Machenaud leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Louis Carbonel adds the points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

56'

George Bridge comes on.

54'

Gabriel Ngandebe comes off.

54'

Pieter Scholtz comes on.

51'

Luke Tagi comes off.

51'

Yan Lestrade comes on.

51'

Guillaume Martocq comes off.

51'

Louis Carbonel has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Arthur Vincent.

50'

What a run here by Arthur Vincent as they get over the gainline!

50'

Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg sets up the try.

50'

Louis Carbonel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Uzair Cassiem getting some game time.

48'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Rodrigo Bruni being replaced.

48'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Camille Lopez getting some game time.

48'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Dolhagaray being replaced.

48'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Giudicelli getting some game time.

47'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Facundo Bosch being replaced.

47'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Arthur Iturria getting some game time.

47'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Ceyte being replaced.

47'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Duguid getting some game time.

47'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Becognee being replaced.

47'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bastien Chalureau getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Duguid being replaced.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Yacouba Camara getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marco Tauleigne being replaced.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Becognee getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lenni Nouchi being replaced.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Luka Japaridze getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Harry Williams being replaced.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Enzo Forletta getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Erdocio being replaced.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Christopher Tolofua getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Brandon Paenga-Amosa being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Maxime Machenaud adds the two points for Bayonne.

45'

Try

A clever kick there by Bayonne allows Aurelien Callandret to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

43'

Aurelien Callandret makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Maxime Machenaud does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Bayonne is finished off by Aurelien Callandret, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Thomas Dolhagaray.

38'

Conversion

Louis Carbonel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Montpellier Herault Rugby ends with a try for Brandon Paenga-Amosa.

28'

Trouble here as Brandon Paenga-Amosa breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Marco Tauleigne is finished off with a try.

28'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud adds the points for Bayonne.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Baptiste Heguy bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Louis Carbonel makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Louis Carbonel has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Cobus Reinach

The defensive line has been broken as Cobus Reinach goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Bayonne 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 24th February 2024, 06:00am PST 
  
 Septeo Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Aprasidze

81'

28 - 23

Carbonel

28 - 20

77'

Carbonel

25 - 20

56'

Vincent

22 - 20

50'

Machenaud

45'

17 - 20

Callandret

43'

17 - 18

Half Time

Machenaud

39'

17 - 13

Callandret

38'

17 - 11

Carbonel

17 - 6

29'

Paenga-Amosa

15 - 6

28'

Machenaud

21'

10 - 6

Carbonel

10 - 3

11'

Machenaud

7 - 3

Carbonel

7 - 0

Reinach

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Bayonne

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Bayonne

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

64%

3-6 secs

19%

20%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Montpellier vs Bayonne Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Bayonne in Top 14 Round 16 on Sat 24th February 2024 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Bayonne won the last encounter but Montpellier are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Bayonne in 12th and Montpellier in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Montpellier vs Bayonne Squads

The official squads for Montpellier vs Bayonne will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.