Montpellier

13 - 3

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Montpellier

Events

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as JC Pretorius bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gianni Lombard bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

79'

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

77'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Johan Mulder getting some game time.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Nico Steyn being replaced.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morne Brandon getting some game time.

74'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jaco Visagie being replaced.

74'

Paolo Garbisi curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

73'

Try

Paul Willemse scores the try from close range.

72'

Tyler Duguid played a key part in that try.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruhan Straeuli getting some game time.

71'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Izan Esterhuizen being replaced.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Auguste Cadot getting some game time.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jan Serfontein being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Masivesi Dakuwaqa took full advantage.

69'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Darmon coming on.

67'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Bastien Chalureau coming off.

67'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Cantin Foguet comes onto the field.

60'

Clement Doumenc departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

60'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Louis Foursans-Bourdette comes onto the field.

60'

Cobus Reinach departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

60'

Gianni Lombard comes on for Lions.

59'

Rynhardt Jonker leaves the field.

59'

Raynard Roets comes on for Lions.

56'

Etienne Oosthuizen leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Paolo Garbisi as they get over the gainline!

53'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Smith getting some game time.

49'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Conraad van Vuuren being replaced.

49'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Corne Fourie getting some game time.

49'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morgan Naude being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

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

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Geoffrey Doumayrou dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Paul Willemse played a key part in that try.

43'

Henry Thomas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

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

41'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Paul Willemse coming on.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Mael Perrin coming off.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Henry Thomas coming on.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Lasha Macharashvili coming off.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Brandon Paenga-Amosa coming on.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Vano Karkadze coming off.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Enzo Forletta coming on.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Gregory Fichten coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

The Lions supporters go wild as Jordan Hendrikse successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Trouble here as Erich Cronje breaches the defence.

30'

Paolo Garbisi takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

16'

Paolo Garbisi steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Lions 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 13th January 2024, 12:00pm PST 
  
 GGL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

47%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Willemse

13 - 3

72'

Garbisi

8 - 3

49'

Doumayrou

5 - 3

43'

Half Time

Hendrikse

31'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Lions

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Lions

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

49%

3-6 secs

21%

24%

6+ secs

12%

24%

125

Rucks Won

Montpellier vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Lions in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Sat 13th January 2024 at GGL Stadium. 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.

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 2 places in the league table with Lions in 2nd 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.