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Late tries from Tom Christie and Oli Spencer gave Newcastle a 23-14 victory over Lyon in the European Challenge Cup.
Stade Rochelais face off against Lyon in Top 14 Round 5 on Sat 5th October 2024 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST, 03:30 NZST in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 07:30 EST in the US.
Stade Rochelais won the last encounter but Stade Rochelais are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Lyon in 7th and Stade Rochelais in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Stade Rochelais vs Lyon will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Antoine Hastoy converts the try.
Stade Rochelais are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Edouard Richer picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
A wonderful passing move by Stade Rochelais is finished off by Paul Boudehent
Paddy Jackson has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Lyon results in a try for Marvin Okuya
Paul Boudehent scores the try from close range.
The forward pack of Stade Rochelais will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.
Marvin Okuya (Lyon) is shown a yellow card
Antoine Hastoy adds the two points for Stade Rochelais.
Slick passing by Stade Rochelais leads to a try for Jonathan Danty.
Hugo Reus kicks the penalty.
The pick and go results in a try for Stade Rochelais as Thomas Berjon goes over.
Silky skills by Lyon ends with a try for Marvin Okuya.
The touch judges raise their flags as Hugo Reus kicks the penalty goal.
Martin Meliande converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Martin Page-Relo leads to a try for Lyon
Martin Meliande kicks the penalty.
Hugo Reus has kicked a penalty goal.