UBB-Sharks: “He’s not well…” Why Louis Bielle-Biarrey had to withdraw a few minutes before the Champions Cup match

A notable absentee. While the UBB hosts the Sharks on January 19 for the last day of the Champions Cup group stage, the Bordelais will have to do without one of their major elements. Louis Bielle-Biarrey, the very fast Bordeaux winger, had to withdraw at the last minute from this meeting, even though he was lined up as a starter. “He is not well, he cannot play,” a member of the staff told Agence France Presse.

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Positioned at the back of UBB replacing Romain Buros, the Frenchman is replaced by Joey Carbery in the starting XV. On the bench, it is Pablo Uberti who joins the rotation. This package comes 12 days before the start of the Six Nations, and questions the presence of Bordeaux for the start of the competition (Friday January 31, reception of Wales).

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The Blues must gather this Monday, January 20 in Marcoussis. However, according to RMC Sport, there is no reason to worry about the Girondin, who suffered from dizziness shortly before kick-off.

To finish first in their group, Bordeaux must absolutely win with the offensive bonus this afternoon. The meeting can be followed live with commentary on ladepeche.fr.