Bordeaux

45 - 12

Full Time

Saracens

Bordeaux vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Alex Goode has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Saracens are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tom Willis picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Conversion

Mateo Garcia has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey

74'

Mateo Garcia played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Mateo Garcia took full advantage.

74'

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

72'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Depoortere being replaced.

72'

Alex Goode curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Saracens results in a try for Alex Lewington

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Lewington took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Lucio Cinti.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Manu Vunipola took full advantage.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Manu Vunipola coming on.

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Elliot Daly coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Mateo Garcia successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Nicolas Depoortere

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Nicolas Depoortere goes through the gap.

66'

Romain Buros sets up the try.

66'

Saracens make a substitution with Olly Hartley coming on.

65'

Saracens make a substitution with Sean Maitland coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Yoram Moefana goes through the gap.

65'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Yann Lesgourgues comes onto the field.

64'

Maxime Lucu departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

64'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Thomas Jolmes comes onto the field.

64'

Cyril Cazeaux departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

64'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Maxime Lucu successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Louis Bielle-Biarrey

63'

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

63'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Maxime Lucu successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Nicolas Depoortere

60'

Spellbinding play by Damian Penaud is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.

60'

Saracens sub Tom Willis comes onto the field.

60'

Billy Vunipola departs for Saracens.

60'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Guido Petti comes onto the field.

60'

Tevita Tatafu departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Romain Latterrade comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Maxime Lamothe leaves the field.

58'

Gareth Simpson comes on for Saracens.

56'

Ivan van Zyl leaves the field.

56'

Kane Douglas comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

55'

Adam Coleman leaves the field.

55'

Lekso Kaulashvili comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

55'

Jefferson Poirot leaves the field.

55'

Carlu Sadie comes on.

53'

Ben Tameifuna comes off.

53'

Juan Martin Gonzalez comes on.

50'

Hugh Tizard comes off.

50'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Marco Riccioni getting some game time.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Christian Judge being replaced.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan getting some game time.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Jamie George being replaced.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Eroni Mawi getting some game time.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Mako Vunipola being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu adds the two points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Mateo Garcia.

47'

Spellbinding play by Tevita Tatafu is finished off with a try.

47'

Adam Coleman makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Alex Goode hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

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

37'

Try

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

36'

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

36'

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

36'

Yellow Card

Maro Itoje (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

34'

Penalty Goal

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

29'

The defensive line has been broken as Maxime Lucu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Saracens 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 6th April 2024, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Chaban-Delmas

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

65%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Goode

79'

45 - 12

Willis

78'

45 - 10

Garcia

45 - 5

76'

Bielle-Biarrey

43 - 5

74'

Lewington

71'

38 - 5

Garcia

38 - 0

67'

Depoortere

36 - 0

66'

Lucu

31 - 0

64'

Bielle-Biarrey

29 - 0

63'

Lucu

24 - 0

62'

Depoortere

22 - 0

60'

Lucu

17 - 0

48'

Garcia

15 - 0

47'

Half Time

Lucu

10 - 0

37'

Garcia

8 - 0

36'

Itoje

34'

3 - 0

Lucu

3 - 0

29'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

61%

3-6 secs

19%

25%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

68'

70'

72'

77'

Bordeaux

Saracens

Bordeaux vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Saracens in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Sat 6th April 2024 at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST, 04:30 NZST in New Zealand, 02:30 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.