Valence Romans

57 - 34

Full Time

Nice

Nice vs Valence Romans

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Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bastien Berenguel bursts through to advance the Nice attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Simon Delas bursts through to advance the Nice attack.

79'

Ramiha Smiler comes on.

77'

Hugo Sarrasin comes off.

77'

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Valence Romans results in a try for Mosese Mawalu

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Mosese Mawalu took full advantage.

73'

Axel Bruchet played a key part in that try.

73'

Yellow Card

Mathieu Guillomot (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Christa Powell took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Christiaan Erasmus took full advantage.

69'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Thembelani Bholi coming on.

68'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Florian Goumat coming off.

68'

Nice make a substitution with Louis Suaud coming on.

68'

Nice make a substitution with Ramiha Smiler coming off.

68'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Louis Marrou coming on.

68'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Anatole Pauvert coming off.

68'

Nice make a substitution with Martin Freytes coming on.

68'

Nice make a substitution with Tom Murday coming off.

68'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Axel Bruchet coming on.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Adrien Roux coming off.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Thomas Lhusero coming on.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Tim Menzel coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Jules Solinas goes through the gap.

63'

Valence Romans sub Dorian Marco-Pena comes onto the field.

63'

Cyril Deligny departs for Valence Romans.

63'

Vincent Vial comes on for Valence Romans.

58'

Gareth Milasinovich leaves the field.

58'

Esteban Chouteau comes on for Valence Romans.

58'

Andrea Pontanier leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tanguy Menoret kicks the conversion.

54'

Julien Beaufils comes on.

54'

Jules Martinez comes off.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jules Martinez from scoring as they record the try for Nice.

53'

Mathieu Guillomot comes on.

52'

Louis Marrou comes off.

52'

Sacha Idoumi comes on.

52'

Sione Anga'aelangi comes off.

52'

Bastien Berenguel comes on.

52'

Louis Suaud comes off.

52'

Clement Chartier comes on.

52'

Martin Freytes comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lucas Meret kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Valence Romans results in a try for Mosese Mawalu.

51'

What a run here by Mosese Mawalu as they get over the gainline!

51'

Joris Moura sets up the try.

51'

Louis Marrou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Nice decide to make a substitution, with Tom Ross getting some game time.

48'

Nice decide to make a substitution, with Luvuyo Pupuma being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Louis Marrou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Tanguy Menoret has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Nice leads to a try for Christiaan Erasmus.

45'

Christiaan Erasmus makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Tanguy Menoret is finished off with a try.

45'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Loan Real coming on.

43'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Thembelani Bholi coming off.

43'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Ryan McCauley coming on.

43'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Eloi Massot coming off.

43'

Nice make a substitution with Nathan Courtade coming on.

43'

Nice make a substitution with Jules Gimbert coming off.

43'

Valence Romans go for goal with Lucas Meret taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Valence Romans leads to a try for Louis Marrou.

42'

Thomas Roziere played a key part in that try.

42'

Thomas Roziere 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.

45'

Conversion

Jules Gimbert adds the two points for Nice.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jules Gimbert dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Fabulous play by Nice has led to Simon Delas being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Lucas Meret does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Valence Romans is finished off by Anatole Pauvert, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Lucas Meret sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Lucas Meret being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

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

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Nice is finished off by Ramiha Smiler, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Nice has led to Ramiha Smiler being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Jules Gimbert sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

Jules Gimbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

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

27'

Trouble here as Jules Gimbert breaches the defence.

27'

Hugo Sarrasin comes on.

26'

Kylian Laurans comes off.

26'

Conversion

Lucas Meret makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Valence Romans is finished off by Adrien Roux

24'

Mosese Mawalu played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joris Moura bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

24'

Conversion

Lucas Meret makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Valence Romans is finished off by Andrea Pontanier

21'

That's a great try assist by Thembelani Bholi.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Thembelani Bholi bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cyril Deligny bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Anatole Pauvert bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

20'

Nice make a substitution with Jules Solinas coming on.

19'

Nice make a substitution with David Odiete coming off.

19'

Conversion

Lucas Meret converts the try.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Valence Romans is finished off by Cyril Deligny

16'

Lucas Meret sets up the try.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Meret bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

16'

Conversion

Lucas Meret converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Valence Romans results in a try for Tim Menzel

12'

Spellbinding play by Mosese Mawalu is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Mosese Mawalu took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Roziere took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

Jules Gimbert makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Lucas Meret steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

The defensive line has been broken as Matthieu Vachon goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Joris Moura goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Nice 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Fri 24th January 2025, 10:30am PST 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Thomas Charabas

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Meret

57 - 34

74'

Mawalu

55 - 34

73'

Guillomot

50 - 34

69'

Menoret

54'

50 - 34

Martinez

53'

50 - 32

Meret

50 - 27

52'

Mawalu

48 - 27

51'

Meret

43 - 27

47'

Erasmus

45'

40 - 27

Marrou

40 - 22

42'

Half Time

Gimbert

45'

35 - 22

Gimbert

44'

35 - 20

Meret

35 - 15

36'

Pauvert

33 - 15

35'

Smiler

33'

28 - 15

Gimbert

28'

28 - 10

Gimbert

27'

28 - 8

Meret

28 - 3

25'

Roux

26 - 3

24'

Meret

21 - 3

22'

Pontanier

19 - 3

21'

Meret

14 - 3

17'

Deligny

12 - 3

16'

Meret

7 - 3

13'

Menzel

5 - 3

12'

Gimbert

10'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Valence Romans

Nice

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Nice

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

60%

3-6 secs

32%

26%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

120

Valence Romans vs Nice Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Nice in Pro D2 Round 18 on Fri 24th January 2025 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:30. In South Africa it’s at 20:30 SAST, 07:30 NZST in New Zealand, 05:30 AEST in Australia and 10:30 EST in the US.

Valence Romans won the last encounter but Valence Romans 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 Nice in 8th and Valence Romans in 16th as such Nice are favourites on paper.

Valence Romans vs Nice Squads

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