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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
Lyon face off against Bordeaux in Top 14 Round 2 on Sat 14th September 2024 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 21:05 SAST, 07:05 NZST in New Zealand, 05:05 AEST in Australia and 12:05 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 9 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 2nd and Lyon in 11th as such Bordeaux are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Lyon vs Bordeaux 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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Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Damian Penaud
The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Matthieu Jalibert successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Leo Berdeu kicks the penalty goal.
Matthieu Jalibert adds the points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.
Leo Berdeu adds the two points for Lyon.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Beka Saginadze dots the ball down from close range.
Joey Carbery kicks the penalty.
Leo Berdeu has kicked a penalty goal.
Incisive passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Ben Tapuai, as they goes over for the try.
Joey Carbery does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pressure has finally told as Marko Gazzotti scores from close range.
Monty Ioane (Lyon) is shown a yellow card
Jermaine Ainsley (Lyon) is shown a yellow card
Lyon are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Theo Millet picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Leo Berdeu has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Baptiste Couilloud