Montpellier turn power on to finish in top spot

By LUKE JARMYN

Newcastle ........................... 7pts
Tries: Hearle 32 Conversions: Wilkinson 33

Montpellier...................... 26pts
Tries: Bernadet 1, Serfontein 46, Akrab 59, Martins 64
Conversions: Darmon 2, Barreau 47, 65
MONTPELLIER produced a second-half masterclass of brute power to score three-tries and bulldoze over Newcastle to a full-house of Challenge Cup pool wins.
The bonus-point victory secured the French side top spot in Pool 2 and a home round of 16 tie as they aim to win the competition for the third time.
Newcastle’s inability to keep up wit...

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