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LIVE – Bulls-UBB: Jalibert and the european Champions Join the Score
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – The Bordeaux-Begles (UBB), reigning European champions, are locked in a fierce battle wiht the Bulls in a Champions Cup showdown at Loftus Versfeld. Early exchanges suggest a tightly contested match, with both sides testing each otherS defenses.Fly-half Matthieu Jalibert is orchestrating the UBB attack, showcasing the skill that made him a key figure in their European triumph.
this match carries meaningful weight for both teams. For UBB, a win would solidify their position as contenders in the Champions Cup and boost their confidence heading into the latter stages of the tournament. The Bulls, meanwhile, are eager too prove their mettle against European royalty and demonstrate their ambition on the international stage. The outcome will heavily influence their respective paths in the competition and possibly shape their season’s trajectory.
UBB have fielded a strong lineup, leveraging their international talent across the pitch. Buros anchors the backfield, with Penaud and Bielle-Biarrey providing pace and power on the wings. The center pairing of Depoortère and Moefana offers a blend of creativity and physicality, while the half-back partnership of Lucu and Jalibert is expected to dictate the tempo of the game.
The Girondin forwards face a formidable challenge against the Bulls’ pack, known for their physicality and dominance at the set-piece. UBB will need to be at their best to match the South African’s intensity. However,the UBB bench provides depth and experience,with international hooker Barlot,the powerful prop Tameifuna,and the dynamic backs janse Van Rensburg and Rayasi ready to make an impact.
Buros - Penaud,Depoortere,moefana,Bielle-Biarrey – (o) Jalibert,(m) Lucu – Woki,matiu,Vergnes-taillefer – Coleman,Palu – Sadie,Lamothe,Poirot
Substitutes: barlot,Perchaud,Tameifuna,Gray,Jacobs,Retiere,Janse van Rensburg,Rayasi
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