Bordeaux

55 - 15

Full Time

Saracens

Bordeaux vs Saracens

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

81'

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

81'

Try

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

80'

Yoram Moefana sets up the try.

80'

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

80'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

What a kick! Pablo Uberti takes full advantage to score for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

77'

Spellbinding play by Ugo Boniface is finished off with a try.

77'

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

77'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with James Hadfield getting some game time.

73'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan being replaced.

73'

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

71'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Maxime Lamothe being replaced.

71'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Olly Hartley getting some game time.

70'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Daly being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Matthieu Jalibert took full advantage.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Gareth Simpson coming on.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Ivan van Zyl coming off.

69'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Pablo Uberti comes onto the field.

64'

Romain Buros departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

64'

Owen Farrell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

Theo Dan intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Saracens

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Theo Dan goes through the gap.

62'

Saracens sub Juan Martin Gonzalez comes onto the field.

61'

Ben Earl departs for Saracens.

61'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Owen Farrell successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Saracens are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nick Tompkins touching down.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Tompkins goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Ivan van Zyl is finished off with a try.

61'

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

61'

Adam Coleman departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

61'

Ugo Boniface comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

59'

Jefferson Poirot leaves the field.

59'

Paul Abadie comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

59'

Maxime Lucu leaves the field.

59'

Antoine Miquel comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

57'

Guido Petti leaves the field.

57'

Bastien Vergnes Taillefer comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

57'

Marko Gazzotti leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lucu kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Damian Penaud allows them to score the try.

56'

What a run here by Damian Penaud as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Alex Lewington as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Ivan van Zyl as they get over the gainline!

55'

Rotimi Segun comes on.

53'

Sean Maitland comes off.

53'

Billy Vunipola comes on.

53'

Hugh Tizard comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lucu kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Matthieu Jalibert.

51'

Damian Penaud sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Damian Penaud as they get over the gainline!

51'

Carlu Sadie comes on.

50'

Ben Tameifuna comes off.

50'

Saracens make a substitution with Sam Crean coming on.

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Logovi'i Mulipola coming off.

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Alec Clarey coming on.

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Christian Judge coming off.

44'

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

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Nicolas Depoortere dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Maxime Lamothe played a key part in that try.

43'

Pete Samu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Damian Penaud, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Yoram Moefana sets up the try.

34'

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

34'

Matthieu Jalibert curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

Great forward play by Union Bordeaux-Begles allows Maxime Lamothe to score the try.

20'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert converts the try.

12'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Romain Buros leads to a try for Union Bordeaux-Begles

11'

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

11'

Matthieu Jalibert played a key part in that try.

11'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Bielle-Biarrey goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Romain Buros.

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Bielle-Biarrey goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Saracens 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 14th January 2024, 09:30am PST 
  
 Stade Chaban-Delmas

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bielle-Biarrey

55 - 15

80'

Jalibert

50 - 15

78'

Uberti

48 - 15

77'

Dan

62'

43 - 15

Farrell

61'

43 - 10

Tompkins

61'

43 - 8

Lucu

43 - 3

57'

Penaud

41 - 3

56'

Lucu

36 - 3

52'

Jalibert

34 - 3

51'

Depoortere

29 - 3

43'

Half Time

Penaud

24 - 3

34'

Lamothe

19 - 3

20'

Jalibert

14 - 3

12'

Buros

12 - 3

11'

Jalibert

7 - 3

Bielle-Biarrey

5 - 3

Farrell

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

51%

3-6 secs

29%

38%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Bordeaux vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Saracens in Investec Champions Cup Round 3 on Sun 14th January 2024 at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Saracens in 1st and Bordeaux in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bordeaux vs Saracens Squads

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