URC: It’s heartache for Cardiff as Benetton snatch victory

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TREVISO, ITALY - DECEMBER 21: Rhyno Smith of Benetton in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Benetton Rugby and Zebre Rugby at Stadio Monigo on December 21, 2024 in Treviso, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

By Simon Thomas

Benetton ..........20pts
Tries: Albornoz 20, Penalty 40 Conversion: Albornoz 21 Penalties: Albornoz 9, 77

Cardiff .............. 19pts
Tries: Botham 6, Bevan 16, Lloyd 68 Conversions: Sheedy 7, 17
Cardiff suffered late heartbreak in Treviso as they missed out on a victory which would have given their URC play-off hopes a massive lift.
It looked as though they were going to claim the spoils when their outstanding Wales hooker Evan Lloyd powered over to give them the lead late on. But, just three minutes from time, try-scoring player of the match Tomas Albornoz slotted a mat...

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