Montpellier

38 - 5

Full Time

Ospreys

Montpellier vs Ospreys

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Commentary

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rhys Henry bursts through to advance the Ospreys attack.

81'

Yellow Card

Harri Houston (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

80'

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

80'

Montpellier Herault Rugby go for goal with Louis Foursans-Bourdette taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

Auguste Cadot goes on their own for a try.

76'

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

76'

Ospreys make a substitution with Lewis Jones coming on.

68'

Ospreys make a substitution with James Fender coming off.

68'

Ospreys make a substitution with Luke Davies coming on.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Reuben Morgan-Williams coming off.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Dan Edwards coming on.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Owen Williams coming off.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Lewis Lloyd coming on.

66'

Ospreys make a substitution with Harri Deaves coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Louis Foursans-Bourdette successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Auguste Cadot

65'

Cobus Reinach sets up the try.

65'

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

62'

Paolo Garbisi departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

62'

Auguste Cadot comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

59'

Jan Serfontein leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Paolo Garbisi kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Vano Karkadze from scoring as they record the try for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Masivesi Dakuwaqa comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Sam Simmonds leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Sam Simmonds as they get over the gainline!

56'

Rhys Henry comes on for Ospreys.

55'

Tom Botha leaves the field.

55'

Sam Parry comes on for Ospreys.

55'

Dewi Lake leaves the field.

55'

Owen Williams has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Ospreys leads to a try for Reuben Morgan-Williams.

49'

Dewi Lake sets up the try.

49'

Matt Protheroe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Harri Houston makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Willemse getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Duguid being replaced.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cobus Reinach getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Leo Coly being replaced.

45'

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

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Harry Williams being replaced.

45'

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

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Brandon Paenga-Amosa being replaced.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Enzo Forletta getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Erdocio being replaced.

45'

Ospreys make a substitution with Luke Scully coming on.

40'

Ospreys make a substitution with Owen Watkin coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Montpellier Herault Rugby ends with a try for Leo Coly.

31'

Trouble here as Leo Coly breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Jan Serfontein is finished off with a try.

31'

Yellow Card

George North (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

30'

Gareth Thomas comes on for Ospreys.

30'

Nicky Smith leaves the field.

30'

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

22'

Try

George Bridge gathers the kick to score the try for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

21'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Paolo Garbisi.

21'

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

21'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for George Bridge

10'

A gap opened in the defence and George Bridge took full advantage.

10'

Paolo Garbisi played a key part in that try.

10'

Yellow Card

Morgan Morse (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

10'

A gap opened in the defence and George Bridge took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Walsh goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Ospreys 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 17th December 2023, 05:00am PST 
  
 GGL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Houston

80'

38 - 5

Cadot

38 - 5

76'

Foursans-Bourdette

33 - 5

66'

Cadot

31 - 5

65'

Garbisi

26 - 5

58'

Karkadze

24 - 5

57'

Morgan-Williams

49'

19 - 5

Half Time

Garbisi

19 - 0

31'

Coly

17 - 0

31'

North

30'

12 - 0

Bridge

12 - 0

21'

Garbisi

7 - 0

11'

Bridge

5 - 0

10'

Morse

10'

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Ospreys

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Ospreys

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

41%

3-6 secs

28%

37%

6+ secs

17%

16%

Rucks Won

101

Montpellier vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Ospreys in Challenge Cup Round 2 on Sun 17th December 2023 at GGL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 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 1 place in the league table with Ospreys in 2nd and Montpellier in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Montpellier vs Ospreys Squads

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