During the third day of the Champions Cup this Sunday (4:15 p.m.), the European champion from Bordeaux meets the English Saints, whom he defeated in the final last spring.
Coles essay! (47th, 38-12)
The English international reduced the gap after a very nice sequence in the French 22 meters.
Woki’s try for the double! (46th, 38-7)
The international third row intercepts a pass in front of the 22 meters and just has to put the sticks on to finish under the posts! Transformed by Page-Relo.
Northampton takes on water (45th)
Faced with Unionists in a trance, Northampton is sinking at Chaban-Delmas.
Rayasi for the hat-trick! (42nd, 31-7)
The Fijian is on fire! What an acceleration from the back of the UBB to take down the entire English defense and finish in the in-goal, right side. His third try of the day. Transformed!
Here we go again!
Kick-off of the second act given by Matthieu Jalibert.
It’s the break! (24-7)
At the end of a very high-level first period, UBB took the lead at the break, offensive bonus already in its pocket? Rayasi notably scored a double.
Try Woki! (36th, 24-7)
It’s going too fast for Northampton! Ball lost by the English in a ruck, the UBB puts itself in battle order and overtakes the entire defense. Penaud finally crosses with Woki at the end of the line for the offensive bonus try! Failed transformation.
Occasion pour Northampton ! (34e)
Belleau finally attacks the line and transmits perfectly in the interval for Hendy. The Saints back forgets Pollock for a ready try! We return to an ongoing advantage.
Page-Relo test! (31st, 19-7)
What trickery from the former Stade Toulousain scrum half! After several minutes of play consuming the forwards, the Italian international faked the pass at the edge of the ruck and overtook Van der Mescht before heading into the goal. Transformed!
Northampton sous pression (30e)
The Saints have been in difficulty since the start of the meeting and suffered from the French occupation. We must press for Maxime Lamothe’s teammates, still in numerical superiority.
The Saints again at 14 (28th)
Return of the first yellow card. Northampton are back at 14.
In video, Rayasi’s second attempt!
Yellow card against Hutchinson! (26th)
The UBB restarts from 22 meters, Bielle-Biarrey is alerted, puts on the canes and kicks before being tackled late by the first English center.
Belleau tries (25th)
The Bordeaux defense is well in place and leaves no gaps at the moment. Anthony Belleau plays well around him, but we finally give the ball back to the Unionists.
On video, Pollock’s essay!
Rayasi’s double! (21st, 12-7)
What a marvelous test registered by the UBB! Ball stolen by the Bordeaux team. Behind, Depoortere accelerates, serves Penaud who plays the shot perfectly. The international winger serves inside his back for a nice double. Page-Relo transforms.
Penalty for Northampton! (20th)
The Unionists were penalized in a closed scrum and returned from a long sequence without points.
Jalibert’s attempt! (19th)
WE can finally launch the game on the UBB side. Jalibert is alerted and tries a little diagonal kick for Bielle-Biarrey, but the latter is blocked. New scrum for an English forward.
Yellow card against Fischetti! (17th)
We felt it coming, Northampton conceded a yellow card for an accumulation of fouls in a closed scrum. The UBB will play in numerical superiority for ten minutes.
Penalties pile up (15th)
Another penalty conceded in a closed scrum by Northampton. The referee warns the English. Maxime Lamothe and his family return there.
UBB wants to support (13th)
New penalty for Yannick Bru’s men, who resume the scrum, in the axis. Northampton is suffering greatly in this sector.
Scrum for the UBB! (11th)
Forward from Pollock on the return. Chaban-Delmas takes the opportunity to room the Saints player, a very interesting scrum to come for the UBB.
Pollock essay! (9th, 5-7)
Magnificent action from the young Englishman! Alerted on the left, he takes a little kick over the top, accelerates and finishes in the in-goal, resisting Penaud’s return. Transformed by Belleau.
Essai de Rayasi! (7e, 5-0)
UBB opens the scoring! On the scrum, Page-Relo misses his pass but the rebound benefits Rayasi who takes the interval and finishes in the goal. Transformation missed by Page-Relo.
Essay refused at UBB (7e)
The referee considers that Cyril Cazeaux did not flatten on the line. Northampton can breathe. Five-a-side scrum to come for the Unionists.
Cazeaux’s test? (7th)
Jean-Luc du Preez’s full-field breakthrough! The South African reaches within 22 meters, the game bounces and Cazeaux finishes under the posts. The referee of the day nevertheless requests video refereeing to confirm the try.
Pollock already decisive! (5th)
While the Unionists were two meters from the English goal, Henry Pollock made a very high quality snatch to recover the ball. Mitchell clears the camp of his people.
Scrum for UBB (3rd)
New forward committed by Northampton. In the middle, at the entrance to the 22 meters, Page-Relo will be able to start the game. First danger to come for the English.
Penaud occupies (1st)
First ball escaped by an Englishman in contact. On the left side, Depoortere serves Penaud who moves up the field before adjusting a small kick. Throw-in to come for Northampton, in front of its 22 meters.
Here we go!
Kick-off given by Anthony Belleau. Good match with us.
The atmosphere is crazy in Bordeaux!
As expected, UBB supporters are on fire for this shock of the 3rd day of this Champions Cup. Chaban-Delmas sold out.
Henry Pollock and Maxime Lucu in discussion
The two men exchanged a few words before the start of this clash.
The ranking of group 4
- Bristol (14 points)
- Northampton (10, -1 match)
- UBB (10, -1 match)
- Pau (5)
- Scarlets (2)
- Bayonne (0)
Anthony Belleau holder!
Anthony Belleau returns to French terrain. Originally outside the Northampton group which challenges Union Bordeaux-Bègles, this Sunday at 4:15 p.m., the French opener will finally start on the Chaban-Delmas side, following the withdrawal of Fin Smith, victim of a torn hamstring, according to the English press.
Arriving from Clermont this summer, Anthony Belleau has already played ten matches in the colors of the Saints. He will officiate in his preferred position for the first time this season in the Champions Cup and will have the difficult task of guiding his team against the title holders.
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The Saints warming up
Henry Pollock, the English phenomenon
“I would also boo myself”. Signed Henry Pollock, in the caption of an Instagram publication posted on his account in December. A few days after Northampton’s victory on the pitch of the Section Paloise in the Champions Cup (23-27), during which the Saints player received a particularly hostile reception from the Béarn public. A sarcastic message which highlights the divisive nature of the character. A way of responding to his detractors. And to shake up the codes of a sport that is still too rigid.
The full article from our editorial team can be found right here.
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Volcanic reunions
The end of the last Champions Cup final, in Cardiff, between Bordeaux-Bègles and Northampton was lively. With an altercation between the Girondin pillar Jefferson Poirot and the English third row Henry Pollock, as talented as he is headstrong. Has water flowed under the bridges since then? Not really, as the reunion between the two best teams of the last edition promises to be electric. Between the Bordelais who are still impressive offensively, capable of inflicting a monstrous 47-0 in 25 minutes on Racing 92, and the Saints who are currently walking on water and flying over the Premiership (38.5 points on average per match, eight offensive bonuses won in nine outings).
The full article by our journalist Arnaud Coudry can be found right here.
Le XV de Northampton!
The star of the moment, Henry Pollock, is the holder. Two more British Lions with Mitchell and Freeman. Hard blow for the Saints with the withdrawal of Fin Smith, replaced by former Clermontois Anthony Belleau.
The UBB XV!
Maxime Lucu, injured in the knee, is absent, as is Romain Buros. For the rest, it’s an XXL team aligned by Yannick Bru. Page-Relo and Jalibert at the hinge, Bielle-Biarrey and Penaud very present.
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