Oyonnax

28 - 27

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Oyonnax

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

89'

Conversion

Jules Soulan converts the try.

89'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Adrien Bordenave scores from close range.

87'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Ravouvou bursts through to advance the Oyonnax attack.

81'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Abner van Reenen getting some game time.

73'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with George Lourens being replaced.

73'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Oupa Mohoje getting some game time.

73'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Gideon van der Merwe being replaced.

73'

Ruan Pienaar snaps a drop goal..it hits the right upright and bounces back into play!!!

71'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Rewan Kruger coming on.

69'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Tapiwa Mafura coming off.

69'

Cheetahs sub Daniel Maartens comes onto the field.

64'

Jeandre Rudolph departs for Cheetahs.

64'

Conversion

The Oyonnax supporters go wild as Jules Soulan successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Oyonnax leads to a try for David Odiase

62'

The defensive line has been broken as David Odiase goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Joe Ravouvou is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Lucas Mensa goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Ikpefan goes through the gap.

59'

David Odiase comes on for Oyonnax.

59'

Filimo Taofifenua leaves the field.

59'

Ilan El Khattabi comes on for Oyonnax.

59'

Charlie Cassang leaves the field.

59'

Julien Ratajczak comes on for Oyonnax.

59'

Manu Leiataua leaves the field.

59'

Louis van der Westhuizen comes on.

52'

Marnus van der Merwe comes off.

52'

Steve Mafi comes on.

51'

Hugo Fabregue comes off.

51'

Adrien Bordenave comes on.

50'

Rory Sutherland comes off.

50'

Ewan Johnson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Thibault Berthaud getting some game time.

46'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Irakli Mirtskhulava being replaced.

46'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Jules Soulan getting some game time.

46'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Domingo Miotti being replaced.

46'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Alulutho Tshakweni getting some game time.

46'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Schalk Ferreira being replaced.

46'

Lucas Mensa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Cheetahs go for goal with Ruan Pienaar taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

The Cheetahs maul march their way over the white wash for Marnus van der Merwe to touch down.

42'

Hugo Hermet makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti adds the two points for Oyonnax.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Oyonnax as Filimo Taofifenua goes over.

39'

Cheetahs sub Hencus van Wyk comes onto the field.

36'

Aranos Coetzee departs for Cheetahs.

36'

Penalty Goal

Ruan Pienaar has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Loic Godener scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Charlie Cassang is finished off with a try.

31'

Yellow Card

Victor Sekekete (Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card

28'

Conversion

Ruan Pienaar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Ruan Pienaar gathers the kick to score the try for Cheetahs.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruan Pienaar bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Tapiwa Mafura.

22'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Souleymane Coulibaly getting some game time.

21'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Maxime Salles being replaced.

21'

Red Card

Munier Hartzenberg (Cheetahs) is shown the red card

18'

Conversion

Ruan Pienaar converts the try.

17'

Try

Marnus van der Merwe scores the try from close range.

16'

Yellow Card

Daniel Ikpefan (Oyonnax) is shown a yellow card

15'

Yellow Card

Daniel Kasende (Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card

11'

Carl Wegner comes on for Cheetahs.

Rynier Bernardo leaves the field.

Ruan Pienaar has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The kick through from Cheetahs has allowed Munier Hartzenberg to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Munier Hartzenberg goes through the gap.

George Lourens played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Oyonnax v Cheetahs 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 20th January 2024, 07:15am PST 
  
 Stade Charles-Mathon

Points Flow Chart

Oyonnax win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

95%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Soulan

28 - 27

89'

Bordenave

26 - 27

87'

Soulan

21 - 27

63'

Odiase

19 - 27

62'

van der Merwe

42'

14 - 27

Half Time

Miotti

14 - 22

40'

Taofifenua

12 - 22

39'

Pienaar

35'

7 - 22

Miotti

7 - 19

32'

Godener

5 - 19

31'

Sekekete

28'

0 - 19

Pienaar

23'

0 - 19

Pienaar

22'

0 - 17

Hartzenberg

18'

0 - 12

Pienaar

17'

0 - 12

van der Merwe

16'

0 - 10

Ikpefan

0 - 5

15'

Kasende

11'

0 - 5

Hartzenberg

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Oyonnax

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Oyonnax

Cheetahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

34%

52%

3-6 secs

51%

28%

6+ secs

12%

14%

108

Rucks Won

Oyonnax vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Oyonnax face off against Cheetahs in Challenge Cup Round 4 on Sat 20th January 2024 at Stade Charles-Mathon. 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.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Cheetahs in 3rd and Oyonnax in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Oyonnax vs Cheetahs Squads

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