Montpellier vs. Connacht Kickoff Time, Lineups
Montpellier vs. Connacht Kickoff Time, Lineups
Get lineups, kickoff time and streaming details for Montpellier vs. Connacht in the EPCR Challenge Cup, live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
Montpellier and Connacht meet at Septeo Stadium in a Challenge Cup pool-stage matchup that brings together two teams moving in opposite directions.
The clubs last faced each other in January 2020, when Montpellier earned a 35-29 victory, after Connacht had taken the previous meeting 23-20 in November 2019. That history sets the backdrop for a fixture with renewed relevance in the current pool standings.
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Montpellier enters in strong form, having won four of its last five matches across competitions.
The French side has been particularly effective in the Challenge Cup, winning both of its opening pool games and establishing itself as one of the steadier teams in the competition to date. The team's recent consistency has been built on forward control and efficient game management, especially at home
Connacht arrives after a more uneven stretch, winning just one of its last five matches overall. That lone victory came in emphatic fashion in Round 2 of the Challenge Cup, when Connacht blanked Black Lion 52-0.
However, the Irish side opened its European campaign with a 24-21 loss to the Ospreys in Round 1, leaving the squad in need of another result to remain competitive in the pool.
With Montpellier in form, and Connacht looking to build on its most recent performance, this matchup carries meaningful implications as pool play continues.
Montpellier vs. Connacht Kickoff Time, Lineups
Montpellier hosts Connacht at 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 11 at Septeo Stadium in EPCR Challenge Cup pool play.
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Montpellier Lineup vs. Connacht
Starting XV
- Baptiste Erdocio
- Lyam Akrab
- Luka Japaridze
- Florian Verhaeghe
- Bastien Chalureau
- Marco Tauleigne
- Alexandre Becognee
- Alexander Masibaka
- Leo Coly
- Stuart Hogg
- Melvyn Rates
- Justo Piccardo
- Thomas Darmon
- Donovan Taofifenua
- Thomas Vincent
Replacements
- 16. Ricky Riccitelli
- 17. Nika Abuladze
- 18. Valentin Welsch
- 19. Matthieu Uhila
- 20. Langi Gleeson
- 21. Alexis Bernadet
- 22. Arthur Vincent
- 23. Jules Ducros
Connacht Lineup vs. Montpellier
Starting XV
- Billy Bohan
- Dylan Tierney-Martin
- Sam Illo
- Darragh Murray
- Josh Murphy
- Cian Prendergast
- Paul Boyle
- Sean Jansen
- Ben Murphy
- Josh Ioane
- Finn Treacy
- Cathal Forde
- Harry West
- Shane Jennings
- Sam Gilbert
Replacements
- 16. Matt Victory
- 17. Peter Dooley
- 18. Fiachna Barrett
- 19. Niall Murray
- 20. Sean O'Brien
- 21. Albert Linder
- 22. Sean Walsh
- 23. John Devine
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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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