Lions

30 - 12

Full Time

Stade Francais

Lions vs Stade Francais

Events

Commentary

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

80'

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

76'

Try

Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ruan Smith picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Andre Warner played a key part in that try.

75'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Andre Warner getting some game time.

70'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sanele Nohamba being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Stade Francais Paris supporters go wild as Arthur Coville successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Stade Francais Paris results in a try for Leo Barre

69'

That's a great try assist by Juan Martin Scelzo.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Arthur Coville took full advantage.

67'

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

64'

Lions sub Michael van Vuuren comes onto the field.

62'

Jaco Visagie departs for Lions.

62'

Lions sub Ruan Smith comes onto the field.

62'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye departs for Lions.

62'

Jordan Hendrikse curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

60'

Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Andries Coetzee

58'

Rynhardt Jonker played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Rynhardt Jonker goes through the gap.

58'

Moses Alo-Emile comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

58'

JJ van der Mescht leaves the field.

58'

Noa Kanika comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

58'

Nathan Huguen leaves the field.

58'

Sibusiso Sangweni comes on for Lions.

58'

Jaco Kriel leaves the field.

58'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes on for Lions.

58'

Willem Alberts leaves the field.

58'

Alex Arrate comes on.

54'

Paolo Odogwu comes off.

54'

Arthur Coville comes on.

54'

James Hall comes off.

54'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Reinhard Nothnagel getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sti Sithole getting some game time.

49'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Pierre Smith being replaced.

49'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Paul Alo-Emile getting some game time.

46'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Melikidze being replaced.

46'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Peyresblanques getting some game time.

46'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Laurent Panis being replaced.

46'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Sergo Abramishvili getting some game time.

46'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Vasil Kakovin being replaced.

46'

Lions make a substitution with Rynhardt Jonker coming on.

42'

Lions make a substitution with Henco van Wyk coming off.

42'

Henco van Wyk makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Stade Francais Paris as James Hall goes over.

40'

Trouble here as Edwill van der Merwe breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Quan Horn as they go over the white wash for a try.

26'

Trouble here as Quan Horn breaches the defence.

26'

Marius Louw played a key part in that try.

26'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse adds the points for Lions.

24'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Quan Horn

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Quan Horn took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Jordan Hendrikse is finished off with a try.

15'

Stade Francais Paris sub Ferdinand Dreno comes onto the field.

13'

Giorgi Tsutskiridze departs for Stade Francais Paris.

13'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Stade Francais 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 16th December 2022, 09:30am PST 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

30 - 12

75'

Coville

69'

25 - 12

Barre

69'

25 - 10

Coetzee

25 - 5

58'

Half Time

Hall

40'

20 - 5

Hendrikse

20 - 0

27'

Horn

18 - 0

26'

Hendrikse

13 - 0

24'

Hendrikse

10 - 0

16'

Horn

8 - 0

15'

Hendrikse

3 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Stade Francais

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Defence Profile

Lions

Stade Francais

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

48%

3-6 secs

32%

44%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

Lions vs Stade Francais Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Stade Francais in Challenge Cup Round 2 on Fri 16th December 2022 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Stade Francais in 3rd and Lions in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Stade Francais Squads

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