22 days ago Top 14 Benjamin Urdapilleta comes out of retirement aged 39 with Top 14 deal
Former Argentina international Benjamin Urdapilleta has come out of retirement aged 39 to join Top 14 strugglers Perpignan.
Montpellier face off against Perpignan in Top 14 Round 13 on Fri 23rd December 2022 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:45. In South Africa it’s at 19:45 SAST, 06:45 NZST in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST in Australia and 09:45 EST in the US.
Montpellier won the last encounter but Montpellier are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Perpignan in 11th and Montpellier in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Montpellier vs Perpignan 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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Paolo Garbisi has kicked a conversion.
Montpellier Herault Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Titi Lamositele picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
A stunning solo try from Julien Tisseron
Ma'afu Fia (USAP) is shown a yellow card
Piula Fa'asalele (USAP) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Jake McIntyre kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Jake McIntyre from scoring as they record the try for USAP.
The touch judges raise their flags as Louis Carbonel kicks the conversion.
Nobody was going to stop Louis Carbonel from scoring that try!
Jake McIntyre kicks the penalty.
Louis Carbonel has kicked a penalty goal.
Louis Carbonel adds the points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.
Brad Shields (USAP) is shown a yellow card
Louis Carbonel converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Leo Coly leads to a try for Montpellier Herault Rugby
Louis Carbonel makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Louis Carbonel kicks the penalty.