Montpellier

28 - 5

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Quan Horn bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

79'

Conversion

Aurelien Barreau has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Sam Simmonds

71'

That's a great try assist by Anthony Bouthier.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Aurelien Barreau took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and JC Pretorius took full advantage.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Arthur Vincent coming on.

69'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Auguste Cadot coming off.

69'

Lions make a substitution with Ruhan Straeuli coming on.

67'

Lions make a substitution with Etienne Oosthuizen coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Francke Horn goes through the gap.

66'

Lions sub JC Pretorius comes onto the field.

64'

WJ Steenkamp departs for Lions.

64'

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

62'

Lions sub Sanele Nohamba comes onto the field.

61'

Sam Francis departs for Lions.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Jules Veyrier comes onto the field.

61'

Nicolas Martins departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Lions sub Nico Steyn comes onto the field.

61'

Sanele Nohamba departs for Lions.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Aurelien Barreau comes onto the field.

61'

Thomas Vincent departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Lions sub Rynhardt Jonker comes onto the field.

61'

Erich Cronje departs for Lions.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Pierre Lucas comes onto the field.

61'

Madosh Tambwe departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Lions sub Morgan Naude comes onto the field.

61'

Juan Schoeman departs for Lions.

61'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Thomas Vincent successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Alexis Bernadet

60'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Darmon is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Darmon goes through the gap.

60'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes on for Lions.

58'

Ruan Delport leaves the field.

58'

Conraad van Vuuren comes on for Lions.

58'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye leaves the field.

58'

Mohamed Haouas comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

58'

Luka Japaridze leaves the field.

58'

Baptiste Erdocio comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

58'

Enzo Forletta leaves the field.

58'

PJ Botha comes on for Lions.

58'

Jaco Visagie leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Thomas Vincent as they get over the gainline!

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Vincent kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Alexis Bernadet.

53'

That's a great try assist by Nicolas Martins.

53'

What a run here by Thomas Vincent as they get over the gainline!

53'

Sanele Nohamba comes on.

50'

Nico Steyn comes off.

50'

Yellow Card

Etienne Oosthuizen (Lions) is shown a yellow card

48'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Yacouba Camara getting some game time.

47'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Youssouf Soucouna being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lyam Akrab being replaced.

47'

Sam Francis has ran out of time to kick the Conversion!!

47'

Try

Slick passing by Lions leads to a try for Quan Horn.

46'

Quan Horn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Nico Steyn 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.

40'

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

37'

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

33'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nicolas Martins bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

21'

Conversion

Thomas Vincent has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Marco Tauleigne

Lenni Nouchi sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Lions 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 11th January 2025, 09:30am PST 
  
 Septeo Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Breakspear

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barreau

28 - 5

72'

Simmonds

26 - 5

71'

Vincent

21 - 5

61'

Bernadet

19 - 5

60'

Vincent

14 - 5

55'

Bernadet

12 - 5

53'

Oosthuizen

48'

7 - 5

Horn

46'

7 - 5

Half Time

Vincent

7 - 0

Tauleigne

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Lions

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

66%

3-6 secs

24%

27%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

44'

48'

49'

51'

73'

Montpellier

Lions

Montpellier vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Lions in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Sat 11th January 2025 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Montpellier 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 3 places in the league table with Lions in 1st and Montpellier in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Montpellier vs Lions Squads

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