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“Now there’s another opportunity with Tonga at a World Cup. If I’m good enough, I’d be proud to represent them again.”
Lyon face off against Benetton in Challenge Cup Round 4 on Sun 18th January 2026 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Benetton won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Benetton in 1st and Lyon in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Lyon 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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The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Rhyno Smith successfully kicks the conversion.
Benetton Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mirco Spagnolo touching down.
Great hands by Lyon leads to a try for Dylan Cretin
Rhyno Smith adds the two points for Benetton Rugby.
The Benetton Rugby maul pushes over the tryline as Siua Maile scores.
Rhyno Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Onisi Ratave, as they goes over for the try.
Rhyno Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Silky skills by Benetton Rugby ends with a try for Malakai Fekitoa.
Rhyno Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Great forward play by Benetton Rugby allows Siua Maile to score the try.
Rhyno Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Paddy Jackson has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Alfred Parisien
Paddy Jackson has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Lyon leads to a try for Alfred Parisien