Challenge Cup winners Lyon the stats kings too
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As befits a team who won their maiden European trophy so convincingly last week, Lyon bestrode the EPCR Challenge Cup’s statistical lists this season as well, topping nine of the 12 categories.
Tries – Edinburgh Rugby (31)
Surprisingly, it is Edinburgh who led the way as the tournament’s leading try-scorers, even though they were knocked out in the quarter-finals. They were two ahead of Gloucester Rugby, who also bowed out in the last eight, with Saracens third on 28 and Lyon down in fourth with 26.
Points – Lyon (238)
No surprise, though, in the competition’s top points-scorers, with Lyon pipping Edinburgh by six and beaten semi-finalists Saracens again third, on 218.
Carries – Lyon (866)
With five players in the top 13 carriers, Lyon were comfortably clear of second-placed RC Toulon (744) in this category – as they were in the final, which they won 30-12.
Penalty goals – Lyon (21)
Lyon goalkicker Leo Berdeu was easily the leading points-scorer in this season’s Challenge Cup with 71 and 42 of those came from his 14 penalty goals, three more than anyone else.
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— EPCR Challenge Cup (@ChallengeCup_) June 1, 2022
