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Last-Gasp Nocera Try Lifts Zebre Over Lions to Stay Perfect in URC

The result shifts early URC momentum toward improving Zebre, with the Lions facing scrutiny after two away defeats.

Lions flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela came on and slotted a late conversion, but it wasn't enough to help them get a URC win over Zebre in Parma. Picture: Kian Abdullah/Gallo Images
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Overview

  • Zebre beat the Lions 22-20 in Parma after Matteo Nocera scored in the 79th minute and the ensuing conversion clinched the result.
  • The hosts led 12-3 at half-time before the Lions rallied to 20-15, setting up a dramatic finish decided in the final moments.
  • Accounts differ on the decisive conversion, with RugbyPass crediting Martin Roger Farias and The Citizen naming Marco Zanon.
  • Key swings included a TMO-overturned Zebre try and a yellow card to Samuele Locatelli that preceded the Lions’ comeback.
  • Zebre move to 2-0, while the Lions fall to 0-2 and head to Treviso next for a testing meeting with Benetton.