Lyon OU vs Sharks | EPCR Challenge Cup

Lyon OU

Sharks

Sunday 6 Apr 2025

Matmut Stadium de Gerland, TBC

Lyon OU

Sharks

Tries

Vincent Rattez 67'

Josiah Maraku 37'

Yanis Charcosset 27'

Theo William 20'

Alexandre Tchaptchet 17'

Tinotenda Mavesere 79'

Corne Rahl 69'

Fez Mbatha 4'

Conversions

Martin Meliande 67'

Leo Berdeu 28'; 21'

Jean Smith 80'; 69';

Siya Masuku 5'

Penalties

Leo Berdeu 7'

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Timeline

End of Second Half

80'

Jean Smith

Conversion

80'

Tinotenda Mavesere

Try

79'

Tiaan Fourie

Out: Yaw Penxe

70'

Jean Smith

Conversion

69'

Corne Rahl

Try

69'

Jean Smith

Out: Hakeem Kunene

67'

Martin Meliande

Conversion

67'

Vincent Rattez

Try

67'

Mawande Mdanda

Out: Ruan Dreyer

64'

Alfred Parisien

Out: Theo Millet

63'

Bathobele Hlekani

Out: Jannes Potgieter

62'

Jurenzo Julius

Out: Andre Esterhuizen

59'

Ethan Bester

Out: Fez Mbatha

57'

Jerome Rey

Out: Hamza Kaabeche

56'

Valentin Simutoga

Out: Irakli Aptsiauri

56'

Maxime Gouzou

Out: Liam Allen

56'

Killian Geraci

Out: Mickael Guillard

56'

Dian Bleuler

Out: Ntuthuko Mchunu

55'

Camille Chat

Out: Yanis Charcosset

51'

Martin Meliande

Out: Leo Berdeu

48'

Charlie Cassang

Out: Baptiste Couilloud

40'

Emile van Heerden

Out: Gerbrandt Grobler

40'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Josiah Maraku

Try

37'

Leo Berdeu

Conversion

28'

Yanis Charcosset

Try

27'

Leo Berdeu

Conversion

21'

Theo William

Try

20'

Alexandre Tchaptchet

Try

17'

Leo Berdeu

Penalty

Siya Masuku

Conversion

Fez Mbatha

Try

Start of First Half

Top Stats

Tries

Conversions

Penalties

See Full Stats

Top Performers

Ball Carries

A. Botha

Ball Carries: 15

Tackles

N. Hatton

Tackles: 15

Points

L. Berdeu

Points: 7

Insights

EPCR Challenge Cup

Points per match

3121

Tries per match

Penalties Conceded per match

Match Information

Matmut Stadium de Gerland, TBC

EPCR Challenge Cup

Sunday 6 Apr 2025

Matmut Stadium de Gerland, TBC

Lyon OU

Sharks

Tries

Vincent Rattez 67'

Josiah Maraku 37'

Yanis Charcosset 27'

Theo William 20'

Alexandre Tchaptchet 17'

Tinotenda Mavesere 79'

Corne Rahl 69'

Fez Mbatha 4'

Conversions

Martin Meliande 67'

Leo Berdeu 28'; 21'

Jean Smith 80'; 69';

Siya Masuku 5'

Penalties

Leo Berdeu 7'

Timeline

End of Second Half

80'

Jean Smith

Conversion

80'

Tinotenda Mavesere

Try

79'

Tiaan Fourie

Out: Yaw Penxe

70'

Jean Smith

Conversion

69'

Corne Rahl

Try

69'

Jean Smith

Out: Hakeem Kunene

67'

Martin Meliande

Conversion

67'

Vincent Rattez

Try

67'

Mawande Mdanda

Out: Ruan Dreyer

64'

Alfred Parisien

Out: Theo Millet

63'

Bathobele Hlekani

Out: Jannes Potgieter

62'

Jurenzo Julius

Out: Andre Esterhuizen

59'

Ethan Bester

Out: Fez Mbatha

57'

Jerome Rey

Out: Hamza Kaabeche

56'

Valentin Simutoga

Out: Irakli Aptsiauri

56'

Maxime Gouzou

Out: Liam Allen

56'

Killian Geraci

Out: Mickael Guillard

56'

Dian Bleuler

Out: Ntuthuko Mchunu

55'

Camille Chat

Out: Yanis Charcosset

51'

Martin Meliande

Out: Leo Berdeu

48'

Charlie Cassang

Out: Baptiste Couilloud

40'

Emile van Heerden

Out: Gerbrandt Grobler

40'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Josiah Maraku

Try

37'

Leo Berdeu

Conversion

28'

Yanis Charcosset

Try

27'

Leo Berdeu

Conversion

21'

Theo William

Try

20'

Alexandre Tchaptchet

Try

17'

Leo Berdeu

Penalty

Siya Masuku

Conversion

Fez Mbatha

Try

Start of First Half

Top Stats

5Tries3

Conversions

Penalties

Drop Goals

Scrums

Lineouts

Possession

Territory

Handling Errors

Passes

173

157

Offload

Metres Gained

480

508

Clean Breaks

Kicks From Hand

Tackles

112

128

Missed Tackles

Mauls

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Penalties Conceded

Form Guide

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Form Guide

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Line Up

Hamza Kaabeche

Yanis Charcosset

Irakli Aptsiauri

Theo William

Mickael Guillard

Dylan Cretin

Liam Allen

Arno Botha

Baptiste Couilloud

Leo Berdeu

Monty Ioane

Theo Millet

Josiah Maraku

Vincent Rattez

Alexandre Tchaptchet

Ntuthuko Mchunu

Fez Mbatha

Ruan Dreyer

Corne Rahl

Gerbrandt Grobler

Tinotenda Mavesere

Jannes Potgieter

Nick Hatton

Bradley Davids

Siya Masuku

Litelihle Bester

Andre Esterhuizen

Francois Venter

Yaw Penxe

Hakeem Kunene

Substitutes

Camille Chat

Jerome Rey

Valentin Simutoga

Killian Geraci

Maxime Gouzou

Charlie Cassang

Martin Meliande

Alfred Parisien

Ethan Bester

Dian Bleuler

Mawande Mdanda

Emile van Heerden

Bathobele Hlekani

Tiaan Fourie

Jean Smith

Jurenzo Julies

Match Videos

05:00

Lyon vs Sharks | Match Highlights | European Rugby Challenge Cup

SA campaign needs to stand up and be counted

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Trip to Lyon can build Sharks depth for URC challenge

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Commentary

80’

End of second half

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

80’

Conversion

Jean Smith converts the try.

79’

Try

Tinotenda Mavesere goes on their own for a try.

79’

Clean break

This is dangerous for the defence as Tinotenda Mavesere bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

70’

Substitution on

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Fourie getting some game time.

70’

Substitution off

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Yaw Penxe being replaced.

69’

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Jean Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

69’

Try

Corne Rahl scores the try from close range.

69’

Try assist

That's a great try assist by Bradley Davids.

68’

Clean break

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Bester took full advantage.

67’

Substitution on

Sharks make a substitution with Jean Smith coming on.

67’

Substitution off

Sharks make a substitution with Hakeem Kunene coming off.

67’

Conversion

The Lyon supporters go wild as Martin Meliande successfully kicks the conversion.

67’

Try

A series of passes by Lyon results in a try for Vincent Rattez

66’

Try assist

Alfred Parisien sets up the try.

66’

Clean break

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie Cassang took full advantage.

64’

Substitution on

Sharks sub Mawande Mdanda comes onto the field.

64’

Substitution off

Ruan Dreyer departs for Sharks.

63’

Substitution on

Lyon sub Alfred Parisien comes onto the field.

63’

Substitution off

Theo Millet departs for Lyon.

62’

Clean break

The defensive line has been broken as Yaw Penxe goes through the gap.

62’

Substitution on

Sharks sub Bathobele Hlekani comes onto the field.

62’

Substitution off

Jannes Potgieter departs for Sharks.

59’

Substitution on

Jurenzo Julius comes on for Sharks.

59’

Substitution off

Andre Esterhuizen leaves the field.

57’

Substitution on

Ethan Bester comes on for Sharks.

57’

Substitution off

Fez Mbatha leaves the field.

56’

Clean break

What a run here by Arno Botha as they get over the gainline!

56’

Substitution on

Jerome Rey comes on for Lyon.

56’

Substitution off

Hamza Kaabeche leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Valentin Simutoga comes on for Lyon.

56’

Substitution off

Irakli Aptsiauri leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Maxime Gouzou comes on for Lyon.

56’

Substitution off

Liam Allen leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Killian Geraci comes on for Lyon.

56’

Substitution off

Mickael Guillard leaves the field.

55’

Substitution on

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks.

55’

Substitution off

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

53’

Clean break

What a run here by Camille Chat as they get over the gainline!

51’

Substitution on

Camille Chat comes on.

51’

Substitution off

Yanis Charcosset comes off.

48’

Substitution on

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Martin Meliande getting some game time.

48’

Substitution off

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Leo Berdeu being replaced.

40’

Clean break

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Ntuthuko Mchunu being able to wriggle through a gap.

40’

Substitution on

Lyon make a substitution with Charlie Cassang coming on.

40’

Substitution off

Lyon make a substitution with Baptiste Couilloud coming off.

40’

Substitution on

Sharks make a substitution with Emile van Heerden coming on.

40’

Substitution off

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming off.

40’

Start of second half

The second half kicks off.

40’

End of first half

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

38’

Conversion

Lyon go for goal with Leo Berdeu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37’

Try

Incisive passing by Lyon is finished off by Josiah Maraku, as they goes over for the try.

37’

Clean break

Fabulous play by Lyon has led to Josiah Maraku being able to wriggle through a gap.

37’

Try assist

That's a great try assist by Theo Millet.

28’

Conversion

Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27’

Try

The pressure has finally told as Yanis Charcosset scores from close range.

25’

Clean break

Trouble here as Siya Masuku breaches the defence.

21’

Conversion

Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20’

Try

Theo William goes on their own for a try.

20’

Clean break

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo William bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

18’

Conversion

Leo Berdeu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17’

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lyon is finished off by Alexandre Tchaptchet

17’

Clean break

This is dangerous for the defence as Alexandre Tchaptchet bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

16’

Try assist

Vincent Rattez sets up the try.

10’

Clean break

A gap opened in the defence and Arno Botha took full advantage.

9’

Clean break

A gap opened in the defence and Vincent Rattez took full advantage.

7’

Penalty Goal - Kicked

Leo Berdeu kicks the penalty.

5’

Conversion

Siya Masuku has kicked a conversion.

4’

Try

The Sharks pack has powered over for Fez Mbatha to score the try.

0’

Start of first half

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Top Performers

Ball Carries

A. Botha

Ball Carries: 15

Tackles

N. Hatton

Tackles: 15

Points

L. Berdeu

Points: 7

Insights

EPCR Challenge Cup

Points per match

3121

Tries per match

Penalties Conceded per match

Match Information

Matmut Stadium de Gerland, TBC

EPCR Challenge Cup