Overwhelmed from the kick-off, the Lyonnais left Ireland with a heavy setback suffered on the Connacht pitch (52-24). After two successes in this Challenge Cup, it’s a setback for Lou who is still convalescing but who can still get out of this group 1…
It must be said that the meeting started in a catastrophic way for the Rhone residentswho attacked from the start, led by Page-Relo. In the opposing 22, they were intercepted by Prendergast, who sent his scrum half Ben Murphy towards an 80-meter try (7-0, 4th). Lyon was looking to react. Like this very good kick from Tchaptchet, aborted by an offside from a teammate. The Irish went into touch, and Jansen was at the conclusion of the maul (12-3, 17th). Three minutes later, Mullins made it 50-22 after an interception on Okuya. His teammates attempted the power pass, and Bealham already scored the third try (19-3, 20th).
A big advantage in the score not necessarily deserved for the Lyonnais who did not give up. Joyce received a yellow card on the Irish side, and on the penalty that followed, Matavesi escaped the maul for Lyon’s first try (19-10, 25th). What was needed to restart the machine, but the Lyonnais conceded points on each error. Smith hesitated too much and conceded a scrum, his challenge resulting in a penalty for Connacht. From the sidelines, the Irish sent Mullins across the field diagonally to pass the first curtain, and offer the double to Murphy (27-10). A heavy and severe score.
Connacht unfolds, Lyon leaves empty-handed
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