28-32

A game of two halves, with the Lions coming out on top. Both sides made great work of defensive errors, and the match looked to be going in the home sides favour, but two quick Lions tries saw the away side crunch any winning sight that Benetton had.

Benetton have an attacking scrum in the dying moments, just outside the Lions 22... But are unable to capitalise on their last chance, after being tackled out of play.

The Lions are holding out with some well taken defensive scrums.

Benetton with a brilliant attacking spell, but are unable to find points after the ball goes over the dead ball line.

Lions have a defensive line out just in front of their 22... and are able to clear their lines.

Lions line out just outside Benetton's 22... Lions are unable to capitalise and Benetton are awarded a free kick.

Benetton have a line out at the half way line, after a Lions kick goes too far.

CONVERSION, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 28-32: A well taken kick helps push the Lions ahead.

TRY, LIONS, TSHITUKA! 28-30: A great spell of play allows the Lions to find a gap, giving their number six a chance to grab his second just right of the posts.

A change in moment is spreading across the pitch as the Lions look to hunt for another chance.

CONVERSION, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 28-25: The Lions are back in the game after a well taken kick sees them close in on the home side.

TRY, LIONS,MAXWANE! 28-23: A massive line break from the Lions who are able to punish Benetton with their pace, and give the number 14 a chance to find the try line.

TRY, LIONS, TSHITUKA! 28-18: A fast pace Lions attack catches the home side out as the number six punishes the left corner.

CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 28-13: A well taken kick from the right side of the pitch hits the left post and goes over.

TRY, BENETTON, TIME-STOWERS! 26-13: A quickly taken line out catches the away side out, and the number 20 is able to grab a try.

Benetton have a scrum inside the Lions half, and are able to create massive attacking chance... Lions are able to defend, and play is taken back of the advantage ended.

SUBSTITUTION, BENETTON, DUVENAGE makes way for GARBISI.

The Lions with a calculated attack as they look to find a safe chance... Benetton block a cross kick, and play is taken back after the Lion's advantage ended.

Defensive scrum just in front of the Lions try line... and the Lions are fortunate enough to claim a penalty.

Lions defend a massive maul just outside of their try line and are able to claim a defensive scrum.

YELLOW CARD, LIONS,NOHAMBA! 21-13. A massive error puts the Lions at 10 men.

After a multiple phased attack, Benetton attempt to find an opening... but the Lions defend well.

Benetton with a dangerous line out, just in front of the Lions try line as they look to find another gap.

Benetton have a line out at the half way line and are able to create an attacking spell of play... but the Lions are able to defend.

PENALTY, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 21-13: A well taken kick by the scrum half sail between the posts as the Lions close the gap.

Lions with a slow but lethal attack... but are unable to find a gap in Benetton's defence, and play is taken back for a penalty after an end to their advantage.

Horn gets the game back underway.

21-10

Benetton have played some very dominating rugby, and have managed to capitalise on some defensive errors from the Lions. The Lions have put up an exceptional fight, but are looking to find an edge back into the game.

Lions are awarded a scrum in front of their try line after a knock on from Benetton.

Benetton with a massive chance with a defence splitting run.. but the Lions are able to defend.

Benetton are on a lethal attack as they throw themselves at the Lions... but claim a line out in front of the Lions try line.

CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 21-10: A well taken kick that finds itself splitting the post, pushing Benetton further into the driving seat.

TRY, BENETTON, MAILE! 19-10: After a well taken line out, Benetton are able to dominate over the Lions try line.

Benetton are trying to replicate the Lions try, as they build up a powerful maul inside the Lions 22... but have to settle for a penalty.

CONVERSION, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 14-10: The number nine with a calmly taken kick puts them in touching distance of the home side.

TRY, LIONS,HORN! 12-8: The Lions with a powerful maul gives them the space for the number 15 to take his chance.

Lions have a line out just in front of Benetton's try line... Lions with a powerful maul, but are struggling to crunch through the Benetton defence.

CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 14-3: Umaga is able to convert a well taken kick, that just managed to sneak in-between the posts.

TRY, BENETTON,WATSON! 12-3: A great piece of quick hand catches the Lions out, and the number 11 is able to find the right corner.

The Lions find themselves in a good attacking spell... but they lose the ball and Benetton counter powerfully.

CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 7-3: A well taken kick pushes Benetton further in front.

TRY, BENETTON, RIERA! 5-3: After a long spell of play, the number 13 is able to find a gap and take his opportunity to put Benetton ahead.

Benetton have a scrum at the half way line and create a lethal attack.. but fortunately for the Lions the final ball is intercepted.

Benetton are on the attack and are looking lethal... but are unable to make something after a pass gets knocked on by the Lions.

PENALTY, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 0-3: A well taken kick right in front of the posts gives the Lions the lead.

The Lions attack gets stopped, but are given a penalty after an ended advantage.

The Lions are building a lethal attack as they throw themselves at Benetton.

After a well worked scrum, the Lions are able to put on some massive attacking pressure... but Benetton defend superbly and clear their lines.

Benetton are forced into a dangerous position on their try line, and are forced to give the Lions a scrum.

Lions attack with some force, but are finding it difficult to break through Benetton's defence.

Penalty to the Lions just outside their 22... and they kick for a half way line out

Lions line out just inside the Lions 22 after a crucial tackle spares the Lions... Benetton knock on from the line out gives the Lions a defensive scrum.

Benetton line out just in front of the Lions try line as they look to grab the first points...but are unable to make something due to a legal handling error.

Great defending from the Lions as the manage to stop a lethal Benetton attack, and claim a scrum just in front of their try line.

Benetton claim a line out just short of the Lions 22 and get on the attack.

Lions claim a line out just inside their half.. but the throw is misplaced and the Lions concede a scrum.

Lions are forced to clear their lines.. and concede a line out in their own half.

Umaga gets the battle underway.

The players make their way out as the fans wait for an exciting clash.

The Referee for today’s clash is Frank Murphy from Ireland, and will be assisted by Italians Filippo Russo and Filippo Vinci. Irishman Joy Neville is in Charge of the TMO.

Benetton: 1 Nahuel Tetaz, 2 Siua Maile, 3 Simone Ferrari, 4 Niccolò Cannone, 5 Ricardo Favretto, 6 Giovanni Pettinelli, 7 Manuel Zuliani, 8 Lorenzo Cannone, 9 Dewaldt Duvenage (c), 10 Jacob Umaga, 11 Marcus Watson, 12 Filippo Drago, 13 Joaquin Riera, 14 Onisi Ratave, 15 Matteo Minozzi. Replacements: 16 Bautista Bernasconi, 17 Thomas Gallo, 18 Tiziano Pasquali, 19 Federico Ruzza, 20 Henry Time-Stowers, 21 Alessandro Garbisi, 22 Giacomo Da Re, 23 Marco Zanon

Lions: 15 Quan Horn, 14 Rabz Maxwane, 13 Manuel Rass, 12 Marius Louw(c), 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Gianni Lombard, 9 Sanele Nohamba, 8 Franckie Horn, 7 Ruan Venter, 6 Emmanuel Tshituka, 5 Ruben Schoeman, 4 Willem Alberts, 3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 2 Pj Botha, 1 Jp Smith. Replacements: 16 Morne Brandon, 17 Rhynardt Rjinsburger, 18 Ruan Dreyer, 19 Reinhard Nothnagel, 20 Travis Gordon, 21 Morne van den Berg, 22 Rynhardt Jonker, 23 Andries Coetzee

The Lions are set to keep their side from their win over the Bulls, but have made a few tweaks to the bench. Reinhard Nothnagel comes into replaces Ruan Delport, and Travis Gordon comes in for Jarod Cairns.

Benetton has made multiple changes to their squad that faced Ospreys. Siua Maile comes in for Bautista Bernasconi at number two, Simone Ferrari replaces Tiziano Pasquali at number three, Niccolò Cannone comes in for Marco Lazzaroni at number four, Ricardo Favretto replaces Carl Wegner at number five, Manuel Zuliani comes in for Alessandro Izekor at number seven, Lorenzo Cannone replaces Ricardo Favretto, Onisi Ratave replaces Inacio Mendy at number 14, and 15 Matteo Minozzi replaces Rhyno Smith at 15.

The Lions come into the game with good form, having won three of their last five games. However, the Lions have been on the wrong end of a few massive scores, with two of their loses having a gap greater than 15. Their last game saw a narrow 25-29 win over the Bulls, which should help out their confidence coming into this match. The Lions sit in 11th place with three points behind Benetton, which might give them the motivation to capture a win.

Benetton come into this match with good form, having won three of their last five matches. Benetton’s greatest loss over their last five games was a 30-13 defeat to Cardiff. Last time out they managed to secure a narrow 20-21 win over Ospreys, which puts them in great confidence for the upcoming match. Benetton sit in 10th place, with just five points clear of the Lions, and will be looking to extend their gap this afternoon.

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the URC clash between Benetton and the Lions at the Stadio Comunale Monigo in Treviso, Italy.