UBB is preparing for a real challenge this Sunday evening, traveling to the Stade Rochelais field for the 7th day of the Top 14. A shock during which several internationals will be missing.
TOP 14. After Stade Toulousain, can UBB make a big move against Stade Rochelais?The international duo Maxime Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert will not be there according to Sud Ouest. These two centerpieces will be at restleaving a certain void in the UBB’s offensive strategy.
This choice, undoubtedly to spare them, could be felt against the Rochelais who will want to make a reference match against the leader. Especially after the setback conceded against Bayonne following a performance which was not at all to Ronan O’Gara’s taste.
Absences of size
In addition to these absences, the UBB will have to cope without Pierre Bochaton. The third row blocked his back in training this week, according to South West. An additional blow, which further weakens the available options.
Adam Coleman and Joey Carbery, injured in the calf and hand respectively, are still unavailable. Paul Abadie, also injured in the calf, has still not returned to the field.
As for Nicolas Depoortere, operated on this Thursday, he will be missing for the next six to eight weeksr. The French center will also miss the November tests with the France team.
At the same time, Nans Ducuing resumed collective training. Absent with a hamstring injury, the full-back could well be lined up on Sunday and bring some freshness to the squad. This shock against La Rochelle promises to be tough for the UBB, with strategic adjustments necessary to compensate for these absences.
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