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Saturday 25 Mar 2023
Stadio Comunale di Monigo, TBC
Tries
Henry Time-Stowers 59'
Siua Maile 33'
Marcus Watson 26'
Joaquin Riera 21'
Emmanuel Tshituka 68'; 61';
Rabz Maxwane 64'
Quan Horn 30'
Conversions
Jacob Umaga 60'; 34'; 27'; 23'
Sanele Nohamba 69'; 65'; 31';
Penalties
Sanele Nohamba 42'; 17';
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Timeline
End
Out: Willem Alberts
Out: Manuel Rass
Conversion
Try
Out: Filippo Drago
Conversion
Try
Out: Onisi Ratave
Try
Out: Siua Maile
Out: Simone Ferrari
Out: Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro
Conversion
Try
Out: Asenathi Ntlabakanye
Out: Jean-Pierre Smith
Out: Dewaldt Duvenage
Out: Manuel Zuliani
Yellow Card
Penalty
End
Start
Out: Lorenzo Cannone
Out: Ruben Schoeman
Conversion
Try
Conversion
Try
Conversion
Try
Conversion
Try
Penalty
Start
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Match Information
Stadio Comunale di Monigo, TBC
Saturday 25 Mar 2023
Stadio Comunale di Monigo, TBC
Tries
Henry Time-Stowers 59'
Siua Maile 33'
Marcus Watson 26'
Joaquin Riera 21'
Emmanuel Tshituka 68'; 61';
Rabz Maxwane 64'
Quan Horn 30'
Conversions
Jacob Umaga 60'; 34'; 27'; 23'
Sanele Nohamba 69'; 65'; 31';
Penalties
Sanele Nohamba 42'; 17';
Show more
Timeline
End
Out: Willem Alberts
Out: Manuel Rass
Conversion
Try
Out: Filippo Drago
Conversion
Try
Out: Onisi Ratave
Try
Out: Siua Maile
Out: Simone Ferrari
Out: Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro
Conversion
Try
Out: Asenathi Ntlabakanye
Out: Jean-Pierre Smith
Out: Dewaldt Duvenage
Out: Manuel Zuliani
Yellow Card
Penalty
End
Start
Out: Lorenzo Cannone
Out: Ruben Schoeman
Conversion
Try
Conversion
Try
Conversion
Try
Conversion
Try
Penalty
Start
Commentary
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80’
Full Time
28-32
80’
Full Time
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.
79’
Commentary
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.
78’
Commentary
The Lions are holding out with some well taken defensive scrums.
76’
Commentary
Benetton with a brilliant attacking spell, but are unable to find points after the ball goes over the dead ball line.
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75’
Commentary
Lions have a defensive line out just in front of their 22... and are able to clear their lines.
73’
Commentary
Lions line out just outside Benetton's 22... Lions are unable to capitalise and Benetton are awarded a free kick.
72’
Commentary
Benetton have a line out at the half way line, after a Lions kick goes too far.
70’
Conversion
CONVERSION, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 28-32: A well taken kick helps push the Lions ahead.
69’
Try
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.
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67’
Commentary
A change in moment is spreading across the pitch as the Lions look to hunt for another chance.
65’
Conversion
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.
64’
Try
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.
62’
Try
TRY, LIONS, TSHITUKA! 28-18: A fast pace Lions attack catches the home side out as the number six punishes the left corner.
60’
Commentary
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 28-13: A well taken kick from the right side of the pitch hits the left post and goes over.
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59’
Try
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.
58’
Commentary
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.
56’
Commentary
SUBSTITUTION, BENETTON, DUVENAGE makes way for GARBISI.
54’
Commentary
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.
52’
Commentary
Defensive scrum just in front of the Lions try line... and the Lions are fortunate enough to claim a penalty.
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50’
Commentary
Lions defend a massive maul just outside of their try line and are able to claim a defensive scrum.
48’
Commentary
YELLOW CARD, LIONS,NOHAMBA! 21-13. A massive error puts the Lions at 10 men.
48’
Commentary
After a multiple phased attack, Benetton attempt to find an opening... but the Lions defend well.
46’
Commentary
Benetton with a dangerous line out, just in front of the Lions try line as they look to find another gap.
44’
Commentary
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.
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42’
Penalty
PENALTY, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 21-13: A well taken kick by the scrum half sail between the posts as the Lions close the gap.
41’
Commentary
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.
40’
Commentary
Horn gets the game back underway.
40’
Half Time
21-10
40’
Half Time
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.
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40’
Commentary
Lions are awarded a scrum in front of their try line after a knock on from Benetton.
39’
Commentary
Benetton with a massive chance with a defence splitting run.. but the Lions are able to defend.
37’
Commentary
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.
35’
Conversion
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 21-10: A well taken kick that finds itself splitting the post, pushing Benetton further into the driving seat.
34’
Try
TRY, BENETTON, MAILE! 19-10: After a well taken line out, Benetton are able to dominate over the Lions try line.
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33’
Commentary
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.
31’
Conversion
CONVERSION, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 14-10: The number nine with a calmly taken kick puts them in touching distance of the home side.
30’
Try
TRY, LIONS,HORN! 12-8: The Lions with a powerful maul gives them the space for the number 15 to take his chance.
30’
Commentary
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.
27’
Conversion
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 14-3: Umaga is able to convert a well taken kick, that just managed to sneak in-between the posts.
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26’
Try
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.
25’
Commentary
The Lions find themselves in a good attacking spell... but they lose the ball and Benetton counter powerfully.
23’
Conversion
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 7-3: A well taken kick pushes Benetton further in front.
22’
Try
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.
21’
Commentary
Benetton have a scrum at the half way line and create a lethal attack.. but fortunately for the Lions the final ball is intercepted.
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19’
Commentary
Benetton are on the attack and are looking lethal... but are unable to make something after a pass gets knocked on by the Lions.
17’
Penalty
PENALTY, LIONS, NOHAMBA! 0-3: A well taken kick right in front of the posts gives the Lions the lead.
16’
Commentary
The Lions attack gets stopped, but are given a penalty after an ended advantage.
15’
Commentary
The Lions are building a lethal attack as they throw themselves at Benetton.
13’
Commentary
After a well worked scrum, the Lions are able to put on some massive attacking pressure... but Benetton defend superbly and clear their lines.
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12’
Commentary
Benetton are forced into a dangerous position on their try line, and are forced to give the Lions a scrum.
11’
Commentary
Lions attack with some force, but are finding it difficult to break through Benetton's defence.
9’
Commentary
Penalty to the Lions just outside their 22... and they kick for a half way line out
8’
Commentary
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.
6’
Commentary
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.
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4’
Commentary
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.
3’
Commentary
Benetton claim a line out just short of the Lions 22 and get on the attack.
2’
Commentary
Lions claim a line out just inside their half.. but the throw is misplaced and the Lions concede a scrum.
1’
Commentary
Lions are forced to clear their lines.. and concede a line out in their own half.
1’
Kick Off
Umaga gets the battle underway.
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0’
Commentary
The players make their way out as the fans wait for an exciting clash.
0’
Commentary
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.
0’
Commentary
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
0’
Commentary
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
0’
Commentary
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.
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0’
Commentary
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.
0’
Commentary
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.
0’
Commentary
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.
0’
Welcome
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.
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