Top Performers: Perpignan vs Newcastle Falcons

Despite Perpignan entring the half-time break with a 13-9 lead, Newcaslte Falcons managed put on an attacking masterclass in the second half ending their winless streak in the Challenge Cup: Here are our Top Performers:

Victor Montgaillard

The French hooker had a massive impact in Perpignan’s forward pack with high attacking workmate as well as making 5 tackles.

Metres: 60

Carries: 9

Defenders Beaten: 1

Lucas Dubois

Despite Perpignan not getting the victory, Dubois did everything in his power to help get his team over the line with 133 metres made in 13 carries. Dubois managed to beat a match high of 6 defenders tied with his opposite winger Louis Dupichot.

Metres: 133

Carries: 11

Defenders Beaten: 6

Try: 1

Louis Dupichot

Dupichot scored a late consolation try for Perpignan and had a significant impact on attack making 95 metres in 17 carries with 2 offloads and 1 line break.

Metres: 95

Carries: 17

Defenders Beaten: 6

Try: 1

Freddie Lockwood

Lockwood was relentless on attack and defence making a match high 17 tackles and made 12 carries in a monumental effort to help ensure Newcastle Falcons got the victory.

Metres: 37

Carries: 12

Defenders Beaten: 2

Tackles: 17

Ben Stevenson

The Newcastle Falcons winger provided attacking flair on the edge channels making 70 running metres on attack and was heavily involved throughout the match making 8 carries.

Metres: 70

Carries: 8

Defenders Beaten: 2