Bordeaux

16 - 19

Full Time

Sharks

Bordeaux vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Vadim Cobilas comes on.

77'

Madosh Tambwe comes off.

77'

Lionel Cronje comes on.

77'

Boeta Chamberlain comes off.

77'

Hanro Jacobs comes on.

77'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

77'

Yellow Card

Christopher Vaotoa (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

75'

The penalty goal is on its way from Curwin Bosch but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

74'

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

72'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Geoffrey Cros being replaced.

72'

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

72'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Renato Giammarioli being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Geoffrey Cros took full advantage.

70'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Christopher Vaotoa coming on.

67'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Vadim Cobilas coming off.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Dan Jooste coming on.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Bongi Mbonambi coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Zack Holmes successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Alban Roussel goes through the gap.

65'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Maxime Lamothe coming on.

65'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Clement Maynadier coming off.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Lekso Kaulashvili comes onto the field.

62'

Ben Tameifuna departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

62'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Santiago Cordero comes onto the field.

61'

Jules Gimbert departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

61'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Tom Willis comes onto the field.

61'

Jandre Marais departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

61'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Alban Roussel comes onto the field.

61'

Caleb Timu departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

61'

Ben Tameifuna comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Lekso Kaulashvili leaves the field.

58'

Remi Lamerat comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Federico Mori leaves the field.

58'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe comes on for Sharks.

58'

Phepsi Buthelezi leaves the field.

58'

Grant Williams comes on for Sharks.

58'

Jaden Hendrikse leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Nans Ducuing as they get over the gainline!

51'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch adds the two points for Sharks.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Sharks leads to a try for Werner Kok.

48'

Spellbinding play by Boeta Chamberlain is finished off with a try.

47'

Boeta Chamberlain makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Lukhanyo Am comes on for Sharks.

32'

Francois Venter leaves the field.

32'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks.

32'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Jules Gimbert successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks supporters go wild as Curwin Bosch successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Trouble here as Madosh Tambwe breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Makazole Mapimpi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

24'

Penalty Goal

Jules Gimbert does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Drop Goal

Curwin Bosch makes no mistake with that drop goal attempt.

13'

Penalty Goal

Curwin Bosch makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Conversion

Jules Gimbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Union Bordeaux-Begles are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Renato Giammarioli touching down.

That's a great try assist by Jules Gimbert.

Jules Gimbert steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

Yellow Card

Werner Kok (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Sharks 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 16th December 2022, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Stade Chaban-Delmas

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

54%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

91%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vaotoa

16 - 19

75'

Holmes

16 - 19

67'

Bosch

65'

13 - 19

Bosch

49'

13 - 16

Kok

48'

13 - 14

Half Time

Gimbert

13 - 9

32'

Bosch

30'

10 - 9

Gimbert

10 - 6

17'

Bosch

13'

7 - 6

Bosch

10'

7 - 3

Gimbert

7 - 0

Giammarioli

5 - 0

Kok

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Sharks

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Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Sharks

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

58%

3-6 secs

17%

21%

6+ secs

28%

16%

Rucks Won

Bordeaux vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Sharks in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 on Fri 16th December 2022 at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 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 8 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Bordeaux in 11th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Bordeaux vs Sharks Squads

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