Johan Goosen's second-half try proved the difference as Montpellier edged out Leicester 18-17 to win the European Challenge Cup final at a rainswept Twickenham on Friday. "When I took over we lost five matches in a row, mostly late on," said Montpellier boss Philippe Saint-Andre, appointed in January. Both teams scored a penalty and converted try apiece, France wing Vincent Rattez crossing for Montpellier before lock Harry Wells went over for Leicester. Montpellier responded six minutes later when Rattez won the race to the touchdown of his own grubber-kick. Paillaugue kicked the conversion and, minutes later, the scrum-half's penalty gave Montpellier a 10-3 lead.

Source: News 24 May 22, 2021 00:11 UTC