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Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Bordeaux face off against Stade Rochelais in Top 14 Round 21 on Sat 25th March 2023 at Stade Matmut-Atlantique. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05. In South Africa it’s at 22:05 SAST, 09:05 NZST in New Zealand, 07:05 AEST in Australia and 13:05 EST in the US.
Bordeaux won the last encounter but Bordeaux are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Stade Rochelais in 2nd and Bordeaux in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Bordeaux vs Stade Rochelais will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.
A wonderful passing move by Stade Rochelais is finished off by Pierre Boudehent
Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.
Joel Sclavi scores the try from close range.
Jules Favre adds the points for Stade Rochelais.
Jules Favre adds the points for Stade Rochelais.
Vadim Cobilas (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card
Jules Favre adds the two points for Stade Rochelais.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Levani Botia dots the ball down from close range.
Maxime Lucu has kicked a penalty goal.
Jules Favre has kicked a penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Jules Favre kicks the penalty goal.
Sipili Falatea (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card
Will Skelton (Stade Rochelais) is shown a yellow card
Jules Favre has kicked a penalty goal.
Maxime Lucu has kicked a penalty goal.