Champions Cup consequence: Lyon rally to disclaim Bulls

The hosts, who have been 18-12 down on the half time break, scored three tries within the second half.

Lyon reclaimed the lead twice to grab victory from the Vodacom Bulls within the Champions Cup conflict at Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Saturday.

The tense spherical 2 match completed with Lyon on prime as they downed the touring Bulls 29-28.

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Scrumhalf Zak Burger and winger Sergeal Petersen crossed the whitewash for the Bulls, whereas Lyon replied with scores from winger Ethan Dumortier and Pierre-Samuel Pacheco, however two penalties from flyhalf Chris Smith gave the guests the benefit at half time, main 18-12.

Centre Alfred Parisien crashed over earlier than a set-piece transfer, completed off by substitute hooker Yanis Charcosset, gave Lyon the lead for the primary time within the match, nevertheless it was shortlived as flanker Marco van Staden crashed over to place the guests again in pole place.

Nevertheless, there was one other twist within the story as Lyon’s never-say-die perspective paid dividends when substitute again Thibaut Regard dotted all the way down to rescue victory for the hosts.

This story first appeared on sarugbymag.co.za. It’s republished right here with permission.

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