Bordeaux

26 - 13

Full Time

Montpellier

Bordeaux vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nicolas Depoortere bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

79'

Pierre Lucas comes on.

79'

Gabriel Ngandebe comes off.

79'

Sam Simmonds comes on.

79'

Clement Doumenc comes off.

79'

Paul Abadie comes on.

78'

Maxime Lucu comes off.

78'

Union Bordeaux-Begles go for goal with Maxime Lucu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Louis Bielle-Biarrey

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Bielle-Biarrey bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Nicolas Depoortere is finished off with a try.

76'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Duguid getting some game time.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Elliott Stooke being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Romain Buros took full advantage.

68'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Marco Tauleigne coming on.

67'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Sam Simmonds coming off.

67'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Pete Samu coming on.

67'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Tevita Tatafu coming off.

67'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Maxime Lucu as they hook it left.

67'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Nicolas Depoortere comes onto the field.

61'

Ben Tapuai departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Aubin Eymeri comes onto the field.

61'

Benoit Paillaugue departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Romain Buros comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

55'

Nans Ducuing leaves the field.

55'

Louis Carbonel steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

55'

Clement Maynadier comes on.

53'

Maxime Lamothe comes off.

53'

Bastien Chalureau comes on.

53'

Tyler Duguid comes off.

53'

Carlu Sadie comes on.

51'

Sipili Falatea comes off.

51'

Vano Karkadze comes on.

50'

Tolu Latu comes off.

50'

Baptiste Erdocio comes on.

50'

Enzo Forletta comes off.

50'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Mahamadou Diaby getting some game time.

46'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Pete Samu being replaced.

46'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Jefferson Poirot getting some game time.

46'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Ugo Boniface being replaced.

46'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Henry Thomas coming on.

44'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Titi Lamositele coming off.

44'

Penalty Goal

Louis Carbonel kicks the penalty.

43'

Fabulous play by Union Bordeaux-Begles has led to Louis Bielle-Biarrey being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Lenni Nouchi coming on.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Yacouba Camara coming off.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Yoram Moefana coming on.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Nicolas Depoortere coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Zack Holmes will have to re-adjust the radar.

41'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Union Bordeaux-Begles as Ugo Boniface goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Union Bordeaux-Begles has led to Nicolas Depoortere being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Montpellier Herault Rugby go for goal with Louis Carbonel taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Elliott Stooke scores from close range.

33'

Trouble here as Nans Ducuing breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu adds the points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

21'

Maxime Lucu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Pablo Uberti

16'

Ben Tapuai sets up the try.

16'

Yellow Card

Clement Doumenc (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Bielle-Biarrey took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Kane Douglas comes onto the field.

11'

Adam Coleman departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Nans Ducuing took full advantage.

11'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Louis Carbonel as it drops short of the posts.

Try

Montpellier Herault Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Gabriel Ngandebe touching down.

That's a great try assist by Benoit Paillaugue.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Montpellier 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 4th November 2023, 09:00am PDT 
  
 Stade Chaban-Delmas

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

12%

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bielle-Biarrey

26 - 13

76'

Lucu

21 - 13

46'

Carbonel

43'

18 - 13

Half Time

Lucu

18 - 10

36'

Boniface

16 - 10

35'

Stooke

33'

11 - 10

Lucu

11 - 5

21'

Uberti

8 - 5

16'

Doumenc

13'

3 - 5

Lucu

3 - 5

12'

Ngandebe

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Montpellier

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Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Montpellier

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

52%

3-6 secs

28%

23%

6+ secs

20%

104

Rucks Won

Bordeaux vs Montpellier Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Montpellier in Top 14 Round 5 on Sat 4th November 2023 at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 09:00 EST in the US.

Montpellier won the last encounter but Montpellier are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 10 places in the league table with Montpellier in 3rd and Bordeaux in 13th as such Montpellier are favourites on paper.

Bordeaux vs Montpellier Squads

The official squads for Bordeaux vs Montpellier will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.