Lions vs. Lyon Kickoff Time, Lineups
Lions vs. Lyon Kickoff Time, Lineups
Get lineups, kickoff time and streaming details for the Lions vs. Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup, live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
The Lions host Lyon at Ellis Park in a Challenge Cup pool-stage matchup, with both teams looking to stabilize their European campaigns.
The South African side enters after winning two of its last five matches, most recently edging the Sharks 23-22 in URC play. That result followed a mixed start in the Challenge Cup, where the Lions opened with a 43-33 win over the Bulls, before falling 26-18 to Benetton in Round 2.
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Lyon arrives with more limited recent success, having won just one of its last five matches. That lone victory came last week in Top 14 action with a 22-17 result against Pau.
In Challenge Cup play, Lyon has yet to record a win, dropping tight contests to Newcastle (23-14) and the Dragons (23-21). Those narrow margins highlight how little has separated Lyon from turning results in its own favor.
With both teams seeking momentum in the pool standings, this matchup places emphasis on execution and discipline. Playing at altitude at Ellis Park provides the Lions with a familiar advantage, while Lyon looks to convert competitive performances into points on the road.
Lions vs. Lyon Kickoff Time, Lineups
The Lions face Lyon at 10:15 a.m. ET on Jan. 10 at Ellis Park in EPCR Challenge Cup pool play.
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Lions Lineup vs. Lyon
Starting XV
- Eddie Davids
- PJ Botha
- Conraad van Vuuren
- Dylan Sjoblom
- Ruan Delport
- Renzo Du Plessis
- Sibabalo Qoma
- Francke Horn
- Morne van den Berg
- Chris William Smith
- Angelo Davids
- Bronson Mills
- Erich Cronje
- Richard Kriel
- Quan Horn
Replacements
- 16. Morne Brandon
- 17. RF Schoeman
- 18. Sebastian Lombard
- 19. Ruben Schoeman
- 20. Bathobele Hlekani
- 21. Haashim Pead
- 22. Henco van Wyk
- 23. Rabz Maxwane
Lyon Lineup vs. Lions
Starting XV
- Hamza Kaabeche
- Mathis Sarragallet
- Cedate Gomes Sa
- Felix Lambey
- Killian Geraci
- Antoine Deliance
- Beka Saginadze
- Arno Botha
- Esteban Gonzalez
- Paddy Jackson
- Arthur Mathiron
- Josiah Maraku
- Alfred Parisien
- Charly Mignot
- Alexandre Tchaptchet
Replacements
- 16. Thomas Marceline
- 17. Jerome Rey
- 18. Ave Jonathan Maalo
- 19. Mickael Guillard
- 20. Liam Allen
- 21. Lilian Baret
- 22. Iosefo Masi
- 23. Jiuta Wainiqolo
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EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3 Fixtures
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
- 8 a.m. ET – Stade Français vs. Exeter Chiefs – Stade Jean Bouin
- 8 a.m. ET – US Montauban vs. Black Lion – Stade Sapiac
- 8 a.m. ET – Newcastle vs. Perpignan – Kingston Park
- 10:15 a.m. ET – Lions vs. Lyon – Ellis Park
- 10:15 a.m. ET – Cardiff Rugby vs. Racing 92 – Cardiff Arms Park
- 12:30 p.m. ET – Benetton vs. Dragons RFC – Stadio Comunale di Monigo
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
- 8 a.m. ET – Montpellier vs. Connacht – Septeo Stadium
- 8 a.m. ET – Zebre vs. Ospreys – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
- 10:15 a.m. ET – Cheetahs vs. Ulster – National Rugby Centre Amsterdam
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