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Solomon Shand Performance Analysis
Challenge Cup 2025/2026
Solomon Shand featured in 2 matches during the 2025/2026 Challenge Cup, representing Montpellier Herault Rugby on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 2 wins and 0 losses.
Solomon Shand represented Montpellier Herault Rugby in the 2025/2026 Challenge Cup season, where Montpellier Herault Rugby were crowned champions.
Solomon Shand played 75 minutes across the Challenge Cup 2025/2026. In attack he made 24m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 6 tackles at a rate of 3 per game.
In the Challenge Cup 2025/2026, Solomon Shand completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 75%, contributing 0 try assists and making 9 touches.
