Bristol

33 - 19

Full Time

Perpignan

Bristol vs Perpignan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Fred Davies comes on.

76'

Harry Thacker comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Patricio Fernandez bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

75'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jake Heenan getting some game time.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Fitz Harding being replaced.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jake Woolmore getting some game time.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge being replaced.

73'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Victor Moreaux getting some game time.

72'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Andrei Mahu being replaced.

72'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Callum Sheedy coming on.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with AJ MacGinty coming off.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Max Lahiff coming on.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Kyle Sinckler coming off.

69'

USAP sub Posolo Tuilagi comes onto the field.

64'

Bastien Chinarro departs for USAP.

64'

Bristol Bears sub John Hawkins comes onto the field.

63'

Chris Vui departs for Bristol Bears.

63'

USAP sub Keanu Desrues Liano Izaguirre comes onto the field.

62'

Nino Seguela departs for USAP.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Taniela Ramasibana goes through the gap.

60'

Vakhtang Jincharadze comes on.

54'

Akato Fakatika comes off.

54'

Victor Montgaillard comes on.

54'

Mike Tadjer comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Matteo Rodor kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by USAP results in a try for Valentin Moro.

53'

That's a great try assist by Matteo Rodor.

53'

What a run here by Matteo Rodor as they get over the gainline!

53'

Andy Uren comes on.

53'

Harry Randall comes off.

53'

Xavier Chiocci comes on.

51'

Samir Bououda comes off.

51'

What a run here by Fitz Harding as they get over the gainline!

50'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Lilian Pichon getting some game time.

49'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Ali Crossdale being replaced.

49'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Lenny Viola getting some game time.

49'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Perez being replaced.

49'

Matteo Rodor will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

48'

Try

Slick passing by USAP leads to a try for Nino Seguela.

47'

Nino Seguela makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Ali Crossdale is finished off with a try.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Bristol Bears is finished off by Ellis Genge, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Semi Radradra played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Semi Radradra being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Jack Bates comes on for Bristol Bears.

33'

Deago Bailey leaves the field.

33'

The conversion is on its way from AJ MacGinty but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Bristol Bears ends with a try for Ratu Naulago.

27'

Fitz Harding played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Fitz Harding breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Daniel Thomas

23'

That's a great try assist by Harry Thacker.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Thacker bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

23'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Ellis Genge

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ellis Genge bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

19'

AJ MacGinty sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and AJ MacGinty took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty converts the try.

15'

Try

Harry Randall scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and AJ MacGinty took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Matteo Rodor converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by USAP results in a try for Ali Crossdale

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ali Crossdale took full advantage.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Perpignan 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 20th January 2023, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

77%

% Of Game In Lead

75%

Possession Last 10 min

25%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rodor

54'

33 - 19

Moro

53'

33 - 17

Seguela

47'

33 - 12

Half Time

MacGinty

33 - 7

42'

Genge

31 - 7

41'

Naulago

26 - 7

27'

MacGinty

21 - 7

25'

Thomas

19 - 7

23'

MacGinty

14 - 7

20'

Genge

12 - 7

19'

MacGinty

7 - 7

15'

Randall

5 - 7

14'

Rodor

12'

0 - 7

Crossdale

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Perpignan

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Perpignan

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

53%

3-6 secs

30%

21%

6+ secs

17%

23%

Rucks Won

Bristol Bears vs Perpignan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Perpignan in Challenge Cup Round 4 on Fri 20th January 2023 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Bristol Bears won the last encounter but Perpignan are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Perpignan in 4th and Bristol Bears in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Perpignan Squads

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