21:07 – A first touch found (1′)
Segonds finds a first touch for the Parisians slightly in the opposing half.
21:06 – And here we go!
Penultimate match of the season Top 14! This Stade Français – Bordeaux-Bègles starts under the leadership of the match referee Pierre Brousset.
9:01 p.m. – The mood rises!
The two teams will soon return to the pitch at Matmut Atlantique to play this second semi-final of the Top 14 Stade Français – Bordeaux-Bègles.
20:54 – The last words of Laurent Labit
“It’s up to us to be serious as we have been throughout the season to calm down the stadium. Everyone will play with their qualities. We have learned lessons after the two matches we have played this season. We are solid defensively but we will have to be pragmatic ahead,” declared the manager of Stade Français a short distance from the kick-off of this Stade Français – Bordeaux-Bègles.
20:47 – Extra rest for Stade Français
Before this Stade Français – Bordeaux-Bègles, the Parisians were able to benefit from one week more rest than the Bordeaux residents. The second qualifying place for the semi-finals of the Top 14 obtained by the men of Laurent Labit and Karim Ghezal offered this comfort which could weigh in the balance this evening.
8:40 p.m. – The great return of Stade Français
After nine years of absence, Stade Français returns to the semi-finals of the Top 14. The Parisians managed to qualify for this stage of the competition for the first time since 2015. And qualifying directly had not happened since 2007 The Stadists then raised the Shield of Brennus.
20:33 – The curse of the UBB
This Stade Français – Bordeaux-Bègles is an opportunity for the Unionists to overcome a dark curse. Indeed, the Bordelais lost in the semi-finals of the Top 14 during the last three editions and have never reached the final stage.
20:26 – An advantage for the UBB
This Stade Français – Bordeaux-Bègles will take place in Bordeaux in front of Girondin supporters. A significant advantage for the Unionists who have won 11 home games out of the 13 they have played. However, this season, the Parisians have beaten their evening opponents at home and away.
20:19 – A place against Toulouse
This Stade Français – Bordeaux-Bègles will designate the opponent of Stade Toulouse in the final of the Top 14. The Toulousains won the first semi-final against La Rochelle this Friday after a prolific match (39-23).
20:12 – Team compositions
The starting XV of Stade Français: Barré – Hamdaoui, Marchant, Ward, Etien – (o) Segonds, (m) Kockott – Briatte, Habel-Küffner, Macalou – Pesenti, Gabrillagues (cap.) – P. Alo-Emile, Ivaldi, Abramishvili.
The UBB starting XV: Buros – Penaud, Depoortere, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey – (o) M. Garcia, (m) Lucu (cap.) – Bochaton, TM. Tatafu, Vergnes – Coleman, Cazeaux – Sadie, Lamothe, Poirot.
20:05 – Good evening everyone
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