Chaban-Delmas was the scene of a summit meeting between theUnion Bordeaux-Bègles and the Rugby Club Toulonnais. A match marked by a victory for UBB (21-17), which, despite difficulties in the game, allowed the team to maintain its leading status against a direct opponent in the championship hierarchy.
Lucu, the captain who does not hide his disappointment
At a press conference, the captain of the UBB Maxime Luca openly expressed his regrets about the quality of the proposed game:
“We are a little disappointed this evening and we apologize a little for the game produced. But in the first half, we lost around fifteen balls, so we calmed things down in the second act. »
Maxime Luca
These words reflect the modesty of a team aware of not having offered the spectacle the supporters hoped for.
The Tops and Flops of a contrasting confrontation
The provision of Funny as a scorer was a bright spot in the match, he, the courageous captain, knew how to transform the pressure into valuable points.
For his part, Arthur Retiere brought a flash of brilliance to this match with a try that showcased his exceptional speed. The pillar Jefferson Poirot also played a crucial role in scoring the winning try for UBB.
However, the match was marred by a ” disappointing summit shock“, where the indiscipline of the RCT was costly. The Toulonnais, sanctioned fourteen times, saw most of Bordeaux's points scored following their faults.
Furthermore, despite the victory, the duo Penaud/Bielle-Biarrey remained discreet, failing to provide the expected offensive spark.
UBB solid second, with a promising future
UBB, despite the imperfections of the game against the RCT, remains firmly anchored in second position, aspiring to compete with Stade Toulousain. The men of Yannick Bruwith this sixth consecutive victory in all competitions, conclude their first leg on a positive although mixed note.
Yannick Brumanager of UBB, added:
“We are satisfied with the course. Tonight, the match owes us a little in content, but the objective was to remain undefeated and not let Toulon win. »
Yannick Bru
He also discusses the need for the team to gain flexibility and squad depth to continue to progress.
A victory despite any sign of resilience
In the end, this match on the 13th day of the Top 14 was an opportunity for UBB to demonstrate its ability to win even in the face of adversity.
A lesson in perseverance for a team that wants to move forward and apologizes, proof of its commitment to better rugby. Toulon leaves Bordeaux with lessons to learn, and the UBB can legitimately aim for a bright future in 2025.
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