Perpignan

24 - 39

Full Time

Pau

Pau vs Perpignan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Section Paloise is finished off by Thibault Daubagna

75'

Hugo Auradou played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hugo Auradou bursts through to advance the Section Paloise attack.

75'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Mickael Capelli getting some game time.

74'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Zegueur being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Posolo Tuilagi leads to a try for USAP

73'

Sadek Deghmache played a key part in that try.

73'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Bertheau getting some game time.

72'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Velarte being replaced.

72'

Penalty Goal

Joe Simmonds has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

Section Paloise sub Axel Desperes comes onto the field.

63'

Samuel Ezeala departs for Section Paloise.

63'

Section Paloise sub Sacha Zegueur comes onto the field.

63'

Martin Puech departs for Section Paloise.

63'

Section Paloise sub Fabrice Metz comes onto the field.

63'

Mickael Capelli departs for Section Paloise.

63'

USAP sub Louis Dupichot comes onto the field.

63'

Lucas Dubois departs for USAP.

63'

USAP sub Victor Montgaillard comes onto the field.

63'

Seilala Lam departs for USAP.

63'

Joe Simmonds curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Samuel Ezeala

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Samuel Ezeala goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Nicolas Corato is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Emilien Gailleton goes through the gap.

60'

Nicolas Corato comes on for Section Paloise.

59'

Siate Tokolahi leaves the field.

59'

Youri Delhommel comes on for Section Paloise.

58'

Lucas Rey leaves the field.

58'

Posolo Tuilagi comes on for USAP.

58'

Shahn Eru leaves the field.

58'

Sadek Deghmache comes on for USAP.

55'

Tom Ecochard leaves the field.

55'

Kelian Galletier comes on for USAP.

55'

Ewan Bertheau leaves the field.

55'

Thibault Daubagna comes on for Section Paloise.

55'

Dan Robson leaves the field.

55'

Tavite Veredamu comes on for USAP.

55'

Edward Sawailau leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Joe Simmonds kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Jack Maddocks to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Jack Maddocks as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Joe Simmonds.

54'

Remi Seneca comes on.

52'

Hayden Thompson-Stringer comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

Joe Simmonds does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Reece Hewat comes on.

50'

Sacha Zegueur comes off.

50'

Penalty Goal

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Pietro Ceccarelli getting some game time.

47'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Arthur Joly being replaced.

47'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Tetrashvili getting some game time.

47'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Lotrian being replaced.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Auradou getting some game time.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Guillaume Ducat being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds adds the two points for Section Paloise.

47'

Try

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

45'

Sacha Zegueur makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

USAP sub Jake McIntyre comes onto the field.

40'

Louis Dupichot departs for USAP.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds adds the two points for Section Paloise.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Section Paloise is finished off by Samuel Ezeala, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Section Paloise has led to Samuel Ezeala being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Dan Robson played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Section Paloise has led to Jack Maddocks being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Yellow Card

Lucas Dubois (USAP) is shown a yellow card

38'

Fabulous play by Section Paloise has led to Nathan Decron being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

USAP sub Louis Dupichot comes onto the field.

35'

Jake McIntyre departs for USAP.

35'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for USAP as Mathieu Acebes goes over.

33'

Shahn Eru comes on for USAP.

32'

Posolo Tuilagi leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as Emilien Gailleton breaches the defence.

29'

Joe Simmonds takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

18'

Tommaso Allan steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

11'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan has kicked a conversion.

Try

USAP are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lucas Velarte touching down.

That's a great try assist by Tom Ecochard.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Perpignan v Pau 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sun 29th October 2023, 08:05am PDT 
  
 Stade Aime Giral

Points Flow Chart

Pau win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

52%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

69%

Possession Last 10 min

31%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Simmonds

76'

24 - 39

Daubagna

75'

24 - 37

Allan

24 - 32

74'

Tuilagi

22 - 32

73'

Simmonds

70'

17 - 32

Ezeala

61'

17 - 29

Simmonds

55'

17 - 24

Maddocks

54'

17 - 22

Simmonds

51'

17 - 17

Allan

17 - 14

49'

Simmonds

47'

14 - 14

Zegueur

45'

14 - 12

Half Time

Simmonds

41'

14 - 7

Ezeala

40'

14 - 5

Dubois

14 - 0

38'

Allan

14 - 0

34'

Acebes

12 - 0

33'

Allan

7 - 0

Velarte

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Perpignan

Pau

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Defence Profile

Perpignan

Pau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

64%

3-6 secs

12%

16%

6+ secs

12%

10%

Rucks Won

Perpignan vs Pau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Perpignan face off against Pau in Top 14 Round 4 on Sun 29th October 2023 at Stade Aime Giral. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST, 04:05 NZST in New Zealand, 02:05 AEST in Australia and 08:05 EST in the US.

Perpignan won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Pau in 9th and Perpignan in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Perpignan vs Pau Squads

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