2023-12-16 20:47:46
Ten points taken out of ten possible. Union Bordeaux-Bègles might not have started its Champions Cup campaign better. After achieving a first improved success on the Connacht field (5-41), the Gironde club maintained the pace…
Ten points taken out of ten possible. Union Bordeaux-Bègles might not have started its Champions Cup campaign better. After having won a first improved success on the Connacht field (5-41), the Gironde club maintained the pace to win a second once morest Bristol (36-17) this Saturday at Chaban-Delmas. “I am happy with these two weeks of European campaign,” said manager Yannick Bru. We take 10 points, the essentials are acquired. The offensive schemes have been taking shape for a while now and we’re enjoying attacking on the pitch. We have seen what we want to be. We are on the way. »
Faced with a reshuffled Bristol team, the Bordelais largely dominated the debates. Led by their XXL three-quarter line, they already led 22-3 at the break following three tries from Lucu (10-0, 5th), Bielle-Biarrey (15-3, 17th) and Penaud (22-3, 33rd ). After a slight drop in speed at the start of the second half, the offensive bonus arrived on a try from Tapuai (29-3, 56th), before Nanette also took part in the offensive festival (74th).
The beautiful dynamic
“We are continuing what we have been doing for several weeks,” judges scrum half Maxime Lucu. We put a lot of volume into the game. We put in the necessary elements to start the match well. There were some slags due to too much desire. But the contract is fulfilled with 5 points.” And a boost of confidence that bodes well for the future.
At the head of group 1, UBB assumes the ambitions displayed on the European scene. “The objective was to be competitive in this competition given our squad,” recalls Yannick Bru. We have to argue regarding it thoroughly. It suits us. We will still have a high-risk reception once morest Saracens (January 14) then six days later in South Africa (January 20 at the Bulls). I have difficulties to understand. But we’re going to do it. »
Remaining on a series of four consecutive victories in all competitions, UBB will face Lyon in the Top 14, this Friday (9 p.m.), still in Chaban.
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