Pau

36 - 24

Full Time

Perpignan

Pau vs Perpignan

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Commentary

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

81'

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

81'

Try

Section Paloise are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Whitelock picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Whitelock bursts through to advance the Section Paloise attack.

80'

Dan Robson sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matteo Rodor bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

75'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Bachelier getting some game time.

74'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Alan Brazo being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Matteo Rodor has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by USAP results in a try for Lucas Dubois

73'

Tavite Veredamu played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Tavite Veredamu took full advantage.

73'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Zegueur getting some game time.

71'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Reece Hewat being replaced.

71'

USAP make a substitution with Tavite Veredamu coming on.

69'

USAP make a substitution with Afusipa Taumoepeau coming off.

69'

USAP make a substitution with Nemo Roelofse coming on.

69'

USAP make a substitution with Pietro Ceccarelli coming off.

69'

Yellow Card

Joe Simmonds (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Alivereti Duguivalu took full advantage.

67'

USAP sub Alan Brazo comes onto the field.

63'

Lucas Bachelier departs for USAP.

63'

USAP sub Lucas Bachelier comes onto the field.

60'

Alan Brazo departs for USAP.

60'

USAP sub Lorencio Boyer Gallardo comes onto the field.

60'

Sacha Lotrian departs for USAP.

60'

USAP sub Matteo Rodor comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Ecochard departs for USAP.

60'

Job Poulet comes on for USAP.

60'

Tavite Veredamu leaves the field.

60'

It was a certain try if Section Paloise hadn't been impeded, the referee agrees and awards the penalty try.

59'

Yellow Card

So'otala Fa'aso'o (USAP) is shown a yellow card

59'

So'otala Fa'aso'o comes on for USAP.

57'

Joaquin Oviedo leaves the field.

57'

Seilala Lam comes on for USAP.

57'

Ignacio Ruiz leaves the field.

57'

Martin Puech comes on for Section Paloise.

56'

Sacha Zegueur leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Jake McIntyre as they get over the gainline!

56'

Posolo Tuilagi comes on.

53'

Mathieu Tanguy comes off.

53'

Dan Robson comes on.

53'

Thibault Daubagna comes off.

53'

Thibaut Hamonou comes on.

53'

Guillaume Ducat comes off.

53'

Jale Vatubua comes on.

53'

Nathan Decron comes off.

53'

Youri Delhommel comes on.

53'

Lucas Rey comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

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

53'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Sacha Zegueur coming on.

44'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Hugo Parrou coming off.

44'

USAP make a substitution with Lucas Dubois coming on.

43'

USAP make a substitution with Lorencio Boyer Gallardo coming off.

43'

Conversion

Jake McIntyre adds the two points for USAP.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Joaquin Oviedo from scoring that try!

42'

Joaquin Oviedo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ignacio Ruiz played a key part in that try.

42'

USAP make a substitution with Mathieu Tanguy coming on.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Posolo Tuilagi coming off.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Patrick Sobela coming on.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Lucas Bachelier coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

USAP go for goal with Jake McIntyre taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for USAP as Lorencio Boyer Gallardo goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by USAP has led to Tavite Veredamu being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Section Paloise sub Hugo Parrou comes onto the field.

38'

Siate Tokolahi departs for Section Paloise.

38'

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by USAP is finished off by Louis Dupichot, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Alivereti Duguivalu sets up the try.

34'

Ignacio Calles comes on for Section Paloise.

33'

Hugo Parrou leaves the field.

33'

Lorencio Boyer Gallardo comes on for USAP.

32'

Lucas Dubois leaves the field.

32'

Siate Tokolahi comes on for Section Paloise.

32'

Sacha Zegueur leaves the field.

32'

Yellow Card

Nicolas Corato (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card

32'

Yellow Card

Sacha Lotrian (USAP) is shown a yellow card

32'

Trouble here as Jake McIntyre breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

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

25'

Trouble here as Emilien Gailleton breaches the defence.

25'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Axel Desperes getting some game time.

23'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Carol being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reece Hewat bursts through to advance the Section Paloise attack.

23'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds converts the try.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Section Paloise is finished off by Theo Attissogbe

18'

Reece Hewat sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reece Hewat bursts through to advance the Section Paloise attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Thomas Carol bursts through to advance the Section Paloise attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucas Rey took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds converts the try.

12'

Try

Jack Maddocks scores the try from close range.

11'

Thibault Daubagna played a key part in that try.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pau v Perpignan 
  
 Round 26 
  
 Sat 8th June 2024, 12:05pm PDT 
  
 Stade du Hameau

Points Flow Chart

Pau win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Whitelock

36 - 24

80'

Rodor

74'

31 - 24

Dubois

73'

31 - 22

Simmonds

31 - 17

68'

Penalty Try

31 - 17

59'

Fa'aso'o

59'

24 - 17

Simmonds

24 - 17

53'

McIntyre

43'

21 - 17

Oviedo

42'

21 - 15

Half Time

Boyer Gallardo

40'

21 - 10

Dupichot

34'

21 - 5

Corato

21 - 0

32'

Lotrian

32'

21 - 0

Simmonds

21 - 0

26'

Gailleton

19 - 0

25'

Simmonds

14 - 0

20'

Attissogbe

12 - 0

18'

Simmonds

7 - 0

12'

Maddocks

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Pau

Perpignan

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Defence Profile

Pau

Perpignan

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

63%

3-6 secs

22%

20%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

65'

68'

70'

72'

79'

Pau

Perpignan

Pau vs Perpignan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pau face off against Perpignan in Top 14 Round 26 on Sat 8th June 2024 at Stade du Hameau. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05. In South Africa it’s at 21:05 SAST, 07:05 NZST in New Zealand, 05:05 AEST in Australia and 12:05 EST in the US.

Perpignan won the last encounter but Pau 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 Perpignan in 9th and Pau in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Pau vs Perpignan Squads

The official squads for Pau 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.