Opposed to the Cell C Sharks, on the occasion of Matchday 3 of the Champions Cup, Union Bordeaux-Bègles will try to dispose of the South African franchise in Durban.
Currently 9th of Pool A of the Champions Cup, Union Bordeaux-Bègles currently has 2 points.
This meeting, which will kick off at 6:15 p.m., will be broadcast live on France TV and beIN SPORTS.
Discover the composition of the teams of the 3rd day! 🚨@TeddyThoms made its debut in #ChampionsCup with the @StadeRochelais 💛
And Renato Giammarioli and Caleb Timu are back for the@ubbrugby 🤩
Detail of the composition of the teams ➡️ https://t.co/431Myglbon pic.twitter.com/YkfST4O1PL
— Champions Cup France (@ChampionsCup_FR) January 13, 2023
Key points :
- Vincent Tshituka has made the most turnovers in the Champions Cup (5).
- Scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse saved more pressure kicks than any other player (6). He also forced the most errors with his kicks (4).
- The Sharks have the lowest tackle rate in the competition (82%).
- The South Africans conceded the most penalties from mauls (6).
- UBB are one of only two teams yet to score a first-hand try in the competition, as has Racing 92.
- Bordeaux-Bègles have lost their first two Champions Cup games this season but remain on a four-game winning streak in the TOP 14.
- All of UBB’s try scorers so far have been forwards: Renato Giammarioli, Sipili Falatea and Tom Willis.
