CHALLENGE CUP
Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Both teams playing with real physicality here, Lespinasse with a huge fend makes his side 10 meters.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

After a solid platform at the scrum the ball is played for two phases then the back line are released with Lonca cutting an exceptional line against the grain and breaks a tackle to dive in under the posts, Beauxis converts.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

All go here as Bordeaux recover their kick off again and the ball is being offloaded in a really flowing 7s style of play.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Bordeaux are caught offside on defence and the advantage is brought back, Porical kicks and gains the 3 points.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Lyon respond by recovering the kick off and are camped on the Begles line, forwards working the pick and go hoping for a hole to open up.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

A Lyon forward is caught contesting for the ball on his knees, Beauxis kicks yet another closing the gap to one point on the scoreboard.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Serin backs himself from the ruck and after a quick side step he's started the attack entering the Lyon 22.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

After a Lyon lineout sets up a good rolling maul, a bit of deception from the back line opens a gap from Bonnefond to get free and cross over for the try, Porical adds the extras and the lead changes hands yet again.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Plenty of opportunity to show off set piece plays here in the opening quarter, Bordeaux has a line out just inside the Lyon half.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

An infringement at the ruck allows Beauxis to retake the lead from the kicking tee.