Black Lion vs Vannes Predictions - Vannes to win away in Challenge Cup

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 05 Dec 2024

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Brad Newcomb 05 Dec 2024

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Black Lion won all fixtures in the Rugby Europe Super Cup.
Vannes competes in Top 14, experiencing tough opposition.
Match is Vannes's first against Black Lion in EPCR Challenge Cup.

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Vannes to prevail in Georgia (Getty Images)

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Black Lion have a decent team, as shown last season, but they do not regularly feature against top quality opponents. While Vannes have struggled in their debut Top 14 season, they have experienced opposing world class players every week.

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Head to Head
Black Lion Recent Form
Black Lion Team News
Vannes Recent Form
Vannes News

Vannes have won 2 of his last 5 games (Top 14).
Vannes have lost 4 of their last 5 away matches (Top 14).
Black Lion won 4 successive fixtures in the Rugby Europe Super Cup.
Black Lion lost 3 of their 4 EPCR Challenge Cup matches last season.

Head to Head

This is the first ever encounter between these sides.

Black Lion Recent Form

Black Lion finished second to last in Pool 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup last season, securing five points from four matches after registering one victory and losing three.

Their solitary triumph came against the Scarlets away from home, winning 23-7.

Black recently captured their fourth Rugby Super Cup title after winning all four of their fixtures by defeating Castilla y Leon Iberians 54-3 away, Lusitanos 38-14 away, Castilla y Leon Iberians 47-21 at home, and Lusitanos 36-0 at home.

Black Lion have been playing well lately but now face tougher opposition in Vannes, although their opponents have struggled to win regularly playing away from home this season.

Black Lion Team News

Giorgi Tsutskiridze, Akaki Tabutsadze, and Tengiz Peranidze scored three tries each in the recent Rugby Europe Super Cup.

Luka Matkava scored 46 points in the competition, including two tries.

Vannes Recent Form

Vannes will compete in the EPCR Challenge Cup for the first time in their history after gaining promotion to the Top 14 at the end of last season.

Vannes have contested six away matches in the French top flight this season, losing 34-31 against Stade Francais, 54-19 against Toulon, 26-24 against Montpellier, 55-33 against Clermont, 32-13 against Perpignan before beating La Rochelle 23-14.

Vannes have struggled in their first campaign in the Top 14, especially on their travels. However, they picked up a solid away win against La Rochelle last weekend, boosting their confidence in their opening EPCR Challange Cup match against Black Lion.