Lyon

31 - 21

Full Time

Montpellier

Lyon vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi converts the try.

81'

Try

Julien Tisseron gathers the kick to score the try for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

81'

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

81'

Paolo Garbisi sets up the try.

81'

Yellow Card

Leo Berdeu (Lyon) is shown a yellow card

79'

Marvin Okuya comes on.

75'

Mickael Guillard comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Curtis Langdon took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Josua Tuisova took full advantage.

74'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Aubin Eymeri getting some game time.

73'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cobus Reinach being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Lyon results in a try for Josiah Maraku

72'

Lima Sopoaga played a key part in that try.

72'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Lucas getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Brandon Paenga-Amosa comes onto the field.

64'

Alexandre Becognee departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

64'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Curtis Langdon comes onto the field.

63'

Brandon Paenga-Amosa departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

63'

Lyon sub Lima Sopoaga comes onto the field.

62'

Noa Nakaitaci departs for Lyon.

62'

Lyon sub Vivien Devisme comes onto the field.

62'

Sebastien Taofifenua departs for Lyon.

62'

Paulo Tafili comes on for Lyon.

56'

Demba Bamba leaves the field.

56'

Liam Coltman comes on for Lyon.

56'

Guillaume Marchand leaves the field.

56'

Jean-Marc Doussain comes on.

54'

Baptiste Couilloud comes off.

54'

Joel Kpoku comes on.

54'

Theo William comes off.

54'

What a run here by Bastien Chalureau as they get over the gainline!

52'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Loann Goujon getting some game time.

49'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Arno Botha being replaced.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paolo Garbisi getting some game time.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Louis Carbonel being replaced.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Titi Lamositele getting some game time.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mohamed Haouas being replaced.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gregory Fichten getting some game time.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Enzo Forletta being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu adds the two points for Lyon.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Lyon leads to a try for Mickael Guillard.

48'

Spellbinding play by Leo Berdeu is finished off with a try.

48'

Leo Berdeu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bastien Chalureau getting some game time.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Elliott Stooke being replaced.

46'

Penalty Goal

Louis Carbonel kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Lyon has led to Toby Arnold being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Penalty Goal

Louis Carbonel has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

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

34'

Louis Carbonel curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

26'

Try

Great forward play by Montpellier Herault Rugby allows Brandon Paenga-Amosa to score the try.

24'

Penalty Goal

Leo Berdeu adds the points for Lyon.

21'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Lyon results in a try for Baptiste Couilloud

Josua Tuisova played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Mickael Guillard took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Louis Carbonel kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Anthony Bouthier goes through the gap.

Conversion

Leo Berdeu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Lyon leads to a try for Josiah Maraku

Tavite Veredamu sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Josiah Maraku goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Masivesi Dakuwaqa goes through the gap.

Masivesi Dakuwaqa comes on.

Zach Mercer comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lyon v Montpellier 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 18th February 2023, 08:00am PST 
  
 Matmut Stadium de Gerland

Points Flow Chart

Lyon win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garbisi

81'

31 - 21

Tisseron

81'

31 - 19

Berdeu

31 - 14

79'

Berdeu

31 - 14

73'

Maraku

29 - 14

72'

Berdeu

24 - 14

49'

Guillard

22 - 14

48'

Carbonel

42'

17 - 14

Half Time

Carbonel

36'

17 - 11

Paenga-Amosa

24'

17 - 8

Berdeu

17 - 3

21'

Berdeu

14 - 3

10'

Couilloud

12 - 3

Carbonel

7 - 3

Berdeu

7 - 0

Maraku

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

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Lyon vs Montpellier Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lyon face off against Montpellier in Top 14 Round 18 on Sat 18th February 2023 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 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 8 places in the league table with Montpellier in 3rd and Lyon in 11th as such Montpellier are favourites on paper.

Lyon vs Montpellier Squads

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