Benetton

27 - 19

Full Time

Montpellier

Benetton vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

83'

Yellow Card

Gianmarco Lucchesi (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

78'

Thomas Darmon comes on.

77'

Masivesi Dakuwaqa comes off.

77'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Tomas Albornoz

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomas Albornoz took full advantage.

72'

Michele Lamaro played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ignacio Mendy took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Louis Foursans-Bourdette successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Vano Karkadze places the ball down for the try.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Simmonds goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Anthony Bouthier goes through the gap.

63'

Benetton Rugby sub Andy Uren comes onto the field.

60'

Alessandro Garbisi departs for Benetton Rugby.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tomas Albornoz kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Louis Foursans-Bourdette comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Auguste Cadot leaves the field.

57'

Sebastian Negri comes on for Benetton Rugby.

57'

Eli Snyman leaves the field.

57'

Masivesi Dakuwaqa comes on.

50'

Thomas Darmon comes off.

50'

Tyler Duguid comes on.

50'

Florian Verhaeghe comes off.

50'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Harry Williams getting some game time.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Titi Lamositele being replaced.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tiziano Pasquali getting some game time.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giosue Zilocchi being replaced.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mirco Spagnolo getting some game time.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo being replaced.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Simmonds getting some game time.

48'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Clement Doumenc being replaced.

48'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Vano Karkadze getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

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

48'

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

48'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Anthony Bouthier getting some game time.

48'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Lucas being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi adds the two points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Baptiste Erdocio.

46'

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

46'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Michele Lamaro coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Manuel Zuliani coming off.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Federico Ruzza coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Edoardo Iachizzi coming off.

44'

Pierre Lucas 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'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Paolo Garbisi will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Auguste Cadot, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Montpellier Herault Rugby has led to Auguste Cadot being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Julien Tisseron sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Montpellier Herault Rugby has led to Baptiste Erdocio being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Onisi Ratave picks off the interception for an easy score.

29'

Trouble here as Onisi Ratave breaches the defence.

29'

Jacob Umaga comes on.

26'

Rhyno Smith comes off.

26'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo getting some game time.

24'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mirco Spagnolo being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Tomas Albornoz gathers the kick to score the try for Benetton Rugby.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tomas Albornoz bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Manuel Zuliani.

20'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Gianmarco Lucchesi coming on.

19'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Bautista Bernasconi coming off.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Leo Coly took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Benetton Rugby sub Mirco Spagnolo comes onto the field.

10'

Thomas Gallo departs for Benetton Rugby.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Auguste Cadot goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Titi Lamositele goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Montpellier 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 20th January 2024, 07:15am PST 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

95%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lucchesi

27 - 19

78'

Umaga

27 - 19

73'

Albornoz

25 - 19

72'

Foursans-Bourdette

69'

20 - 19

Karkadze

67'

20 - 17

Albornoz

20 - 12

60'

Garbisi

47'

17 - 12

Erdocio

46'

17 - 10

Half Time

Cadot

35'

17 - 5

Albornoz

17 - 0

30'

Ratave

15 - 0

29'

Albornoz

10 - 0

22'

Albornoz

8 - 0

20'

Albornoz

3 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Montpellier

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Montpellier

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

56%

3-6 secs

27%

28%

6+ secs

23%

10%

Rucks Won

137

Benetton vs Montpellier Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Montpellier in Challenge Cup Round 4 on Sat 20th January 2024 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Benetton 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 Montpellier in 1st and Benetton in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Benetton vs Montpellier Squads

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