UBB wins for the first time in its history at Ernest-Wallon (12-16) and takes the lead in the Top 14.
TOPS
A clinical UBB
Union Bordeaux-Bègles did not have many clear chances but they knew how to make them count. In three minutes, Yannick Bru’s players took control of the match and never let it go again in the hands of Stade Toulousain. His number of races (88 against 169) and meters covered (374 against 665) are half as many as those of their opponents and yet, the Bordelais leave with the victory, the first since its merger with Bègles in 2006, on the field of Stade Toulousain. As a bonus, they take the lead in the championship. Isn’t life beautiful?
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Louis Bielle-Biarrey with legs of fire
Repositioned at full-back, the 21-year-old nugget showed that even without Penaud or Depoortere, the UBB back line could do very well. The proof is with his try (18th) and his decisive pass three minutes later for Maxime Lucu. In the oven and in the mill, Louis Bielle-Biarrey covered 123 meters and eliminated eight defenders but also participated in the very good defensive performance with seven successful tackles. A performance worthy of that of his team.
The wall of Bordeaux
Somehow, the Toulouse residents found themselves in a real wall, which prevented them from completing their actions. 155 successful tackles against 82, the UBB did not flinch against a Toulouse team which lacked precision and which fell into the trap of their runner-up from last season.
FLOPS
Stade Toulousain lacks bite
As indicated during the first top, it is inconceivable for Stade Toulousain to make so many errors in the offensive phase. The last action of the meeting perfectly sums up the nature of the meeting. A good approach in scrum, penalties which bring them back to 5 m from the goal line and flop. Big disappointment for the reigning French champion who failed to materialize his actions, led by a whirling Ange Capuozzo and Romain Ntamack who tried as best he could to enlighten his team’s game.
A match that could have gotten more exciting
This encounter leaves a little bitter taste as a spectator. There was some great play, some interesting actions but which did not always come to fruition. It is obvious that he cannot have offensive festivals in every meeting, but the lack of precision in key moments in Toulouse could have brought an even more invigorating flavor to the meeting.
