The Union Bordeaux-Bègles is off to a flying start this season. With a promising start, notably a resounding victory in Toulouse, the Bordelais confirmed their ambitions. Namely, direct qualification for the semi-finals, then the final and especially the Brennus.
But this good dynamic could well be slowed down by the international period and then that of duplicates, always difficult to manage. Yannick Bru, the Gironde coach, reminds via Sud Ouest that the UBB will have to do without many players. And not least like Maxime Lucu. “There is also management of Max’s regeneration. He will be totally rested next week“. As Penaud had been against Toulouse.
Almost the entire Gironde attack line will be retained with the XV of France. “We should have 10 to 15 players left“, confides Bru, who is already anticipating the headache. Indeed, the management of the workforce will be crucial to avoid experiencing the same problems as last year.
The doubles then cost Bordeaux dearly, with defeats at home against Paris and Pau, valuable points left on the way which had complicated the race to the final stages. To avoid reliving these scenarios, the UBB now intends to give playing time to the usual finishers, who will have the difficult task of staying the course.
The match against USAP this Saturday will be a first test. Yann Lesgourgues should be established, associated with Matthieu Jalibert. Bru wants to avoid any relaxation against Perpignan: “I dare to hope that the leadership that there is in this team will make it possible to correct, against Perpignan, certain efforts which were not made against the Bayonnais.”
Last year, Perpignan gave Bordeaux a hard time, forcing them to earn a defensive bonus from Oyonnax. This Saturday, the UBB intends to impose its law on Chaban. But the USAP, which has nothing to lose, could come and play spoilsport.
Despite the announced rotation, UBB wants to continue its momentum and achieve a fourth consecutive victory at home. Public support will be crucial to maintain Chaban’s invincibility and send a strong message to the rest of the championship. The Bordelais will have to close ranks and prove that their squad depth matches their ambitions.
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