14:03 – Turnover for UBB (3′)
Behind a stable scrum, the English opt for direct rugby with a pass. At the height of their 22 meters, the Bordelais recover the ball!
14:02 – Lamothe imprecise (2′)
On their 10 meter line, the Bordelais open wide for Lamothe who commits a forward on impact. English scrum to follow.
14:01 – Penaud tests himself from the start (1′)
Under the dismissal, Penaud adjusts a huge entry buffer, enough to put himself in the match.
13:51 – The referees of the match
Nika Amashukeli will be the referee for this match against the Tigers. He will be assisted by S. Abulashvili and S. Tevzadze. P. Bonhoure to the video.
1:45 p.m. – The man to watch on the Tigers side
The Bordelais will have to be wary of Freddie Stewart, fullback of this Leicester team. The Englishman has 21 tries in 96 Premiership matches. He is the starter today.
1:43 p.m. – The Tigers lineup!
Leicester advance with Cronin starting at right pillar, Liebenberg third wing line and Poortvliet in 9.
1:35 p.m. – The composition of the Union Bordeaux Bègles!
Yannick Bru lines up a good line-up despite the full infirmary. Jalibert is present, Depoortere is aligned with Moefana in the center. Note the return of Penaud.
13:27 – The bad memory of 2021
The Bordelais surely still remember this narrow defeat at home against these same Tigers in 2021 (13-16), a meeting which also served as the opening competition for the UBB. At the time, Ford scored the winning penalty in the 77th minute.
1:18 p.m. – Leicester to play spoilsport
The Tigers are also confident in the championship since they are in 3rd place overall with 5 victories for 2 draws. Last season, they were beaten by Leinster in the round of 16 (36-22).
13:09 – UBB dreams of stars
Currently 2nd in Top 14, Bordeaux Bègles is also aiming for the title in Champions Cup. Semi-finalist in 2021, Laurent Marty’s club is a credible candidate for the final victory, which would be the first European star in the club’s history.
1:00 p.m. – Hello everyone!
Welcome to our site to follow live commentary as Union Bordeaux Bègles enter the Champions Cup against Leicester Tigers. Kick-off of the match at 2:00 p.m. at the Chaban-Delmas stadium.