Lyon

31 - 7

Full Time

Bulls

Bulls vs Lyon

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

80'

Mornay Smith comes on.

78'

Francois Klopper comes off.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Wandisile Simelane took full advantage.

74'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Francois Klopper getting some game time.

73'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Mornay Smith being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Dumortier took full advantage.

72'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Liam Rimet getting some game time.

70'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Marc Doussain being replaced.

70'

Lyon make a substitution with Mickael Guillard coming on.

65'

Lyon make a substitution with Romain Taofifenua coming off.

65'

Bulls sub Chris William Smith comes onto the field.

64'

Johan Goosen departs for Bulls.

64'

Lyon sub Theo William comes onto the field.

64'

Jordan Taufua departs for Lyon.

64'

Bulls sub Elrigh Louw comes onto the field.

61'

Cyle Brink departs for Bulls.

61'

Bulls sub Ruan Nortje comes onto the field.

61'

Janko Swanepoel departs for Bulls.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Toby Arnold goes through the gap.

61'

Lionel Mapoe comes on for Bulls.

58'

Kurt-Lee Arendse leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Leo Berdeu kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Leo Berdeu scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Leo Berdeu as they get over the gainline!

56'

Temo Mayanavanua played a key part in that try.

56'

Paulo Tafili comes on.

54'

Demba Bamba comes off.

54'

Liam Coltman comes on.

54'

Guillaume Marchand comes off.

54'

Hamza Kaabeche comes on.

54'

Sebastien Taofifenua comes off.

54'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Gerhard Steenekamp getting some game time.

49'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Simphiwe Matanzima being replaced.

49'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Mornay Smith getting some game time.

49'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Francois Klopper being replaced.

49'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Johan Grobbelaar getting some game time.

49'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Bismarck du Plessis being replaced.

49'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Wandisile Simelane getting some game time.

49'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Gerhard Steenekamp being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Johan Goosen adds the two points for Bulls.

43'

Try

Kurt-Lee Arendse intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.

41'

Kurt-Lee Arendse makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Bulls make a substitution with Gerhard Steenekamp coming on.

40'

Bulls make a substitution with Wandisile Simelane coming off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu adds the two points for Lyon.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Lyon as Guillaume Marchand goes over.

41'

Josua Tuisova played a key part in that try.

41'

Lyon make a substitution with Kyle Godwin coming on.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Thibault Regard coming off.

40'

Yellow Card

Simphiwe Matanzima (Bulls) is shown a yellow card

39'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Lyon as Jean-Marc Doussain goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by Jordan Taufua.

36'

Lyon sub Temo Mayanavanua comes onto the field.

36'

Felix Lambey departs for Lyon.

36'

Trouble here as Josua Tuisova breaches the defence.

32'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruan Vermaak bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Leo Berdeu kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Leo Berdeu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Lyon are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Guillaume Marchand touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lyon v Bulls 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 20th January 2023, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Matmut Stadium de Gerland

Points Flow Chart

Lyon win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Berdeu

31 - 7

57'

Berdeu

29 - 7

56'

Goosen

43'

24 - 7

Arendse

41'

24 - 5

Half Time

Berdeu

24 - 0

42'

Marchand

22 - 0

41'

Matanzima

39'

17 - 0

Berdeu

17 - 0

37'

Doussain

15 - 0

36'

Berdeu

10 - 0

Berdeu

7 - 0

Marchand

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Lyon

Bulls

More Less

Defence Profile

Lyon

Bulls

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

54%

3-6 secs

29%

28%

6+ secs

23%

11%

Rucks Won

Lyon vs Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lyon face off against Bulls in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Fri 20th January 2023 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. 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.

Bulls won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Bulls in 7th and Lyon in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lyon vs Bulls Squads

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