In a sparkling dynamic, Bordeaux presents itself at Exeter this Saturday (4:15 p.m.) with ambition, buoyed by the return of its playing master Matthieu Jalibert.
2nd in its group behind Toulouse, Bordeaux has the opportunity to take another step towards its dream of the star with a victory at Exeter. While they are on 7 consecutive victories in all competitions, Yannick Bru’s men present themselves with the status of favorite, what’s more with Matthieu Jalibert at the opening, back after a month without competition. This great dynamic necessarily pleases the club president, Laurent Marty, who took the opportunity to pay tribute to the coach’s work: “our team has become tougher, defends more ardently and has a winning mindset. I believe it is due to the excellent work of Yannick Bru and his staff.”
For this meeting, the Bordeaux coach, however, had to solve a puzzle to compose his team, particularly in the second line where his formation is decimated with the absences of Gray, Bochaton and Coleman. The Bordeaux staff also took the opportunity to regenerate their team with Depoortere left to rest and Bielle-Biarrey on the bench. Facing the Girondins, the Chiefs, winners of the competition in 2020, are in great difficulty. The English are in penultimate position in the Premiership and are on the verge of elimination in the Champions Cup. With their victory against Gloucester on December 29, Rob Baxter’s men had even ended a period of 232 days without a victory. Suffice to say that this Exeter team is completely lacking in confidence.
At what time can you watch the Exeter – Bordeaux-Bègles match?
Exeter – Bordeaux-Bègles will be played at 4:15 p.m. at Sandy Park in Exeter.
On which channel to watch Exeter – Bordeaux-Bègles?
Exeter – Bordeaux-Bègles can be found on BeIN Sports 2.
What are the compositions of Exeter – Bordeaux-Bègles?
For Exeter.15. Wyatt; 14. Hammersley, 13. Wimbush, 12. Tua, 11. Brown-Bampoe; 10. Slade, 9. Townsend; 7. Vermeulen, 8. Fisilau, 6. E. Roots; 5. Molina, 4. Jenkins (cap.); 3. Iosefa-Scott, 2. Frost, 1. Sio.
For Bordeaux-Bègles.15. Buros; 14. Penaud, 13. Moefana, 12. Janse Van Rensburg, 11. Uberti; 10. Jalibert, 9. Lucu (cap.); 7. Matiu, 8. Tatafu, 6. Swinton; 5. Cazeaux, 4. Petti; 3. Sadie, 2. Lamothe, 1. Boniface.