advantage or weakness for the Bordeaux residents?

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The last two European matches seem in any case to confirm it, the Union Bordeaux-Bègles likes turn the tables in the second half. Facing Leicester for the first day of the Champions Cup, UBB was behind at the break (14-21, 40th) before going it alone during the second act (42-28).

A week later, again on the Ulster pitch with a scoreboard against the Girondins at the break (19-14, 40th) before the latter’s visitor box exploded when the lemons returned (19 -40). Scenarios that recall the crazy climb on the lawn of La Rabine last November.

Undivided domination in the second act?

Looking back at the last five UBB meetings, the observation is glaring. Mathieu Jalibert and his teammates scored 133 points in the second half out of a total of 155 units. On average, the Bordelais pass to their opponent 22.5 points in the last forty minutes of a game.

If the Girondine attack is running at full speed over these precise periods, with notably fifteen attempts counted, the defense is not left out either with only 28 units collectedor 5.6 points per match.

A fantastic return which inevitably havoc among his adversaries. If Clermont had managed to keep its lead to win (32-27), Leicester, Ulster and Vannes inevitably have bitter memories.

An advantage… but until when?

These matches in diesel mode seem to fall on the good side for Bordeaux-Bègles for the moment. The scenario seems almost logical with a group made up of individuals who can make the difference at any time in a match, but with a season progressing and players moving on, it could also leave traces.

Whatever happens, Castres Olympique has been warned. If the Tarnais want to win against UBB, this Saturday, December 21 (9:05 p.m.), they will have to be wary of the Bordelais returning from the locker room.

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