2020-21 European Rugby Champions Cup – Bordeaux Begles vs Bristol Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Bordeaux Begles vs Bristol taking place? Sunday 4th April, 2021 – 16:00 (UK)
Where is Bordeaux Begles vs Bristol taking place? Stade Chaban Delmas, Bordeaux
Where can I get tickets for Bordeaux Begles vs Bristol? Visit official club websites for ticket information
What television channel is Bordeaux Begles vs Bristol on? This match will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Bordeaux Begles vs Bristol? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Bordeaux-Begles: 15 Romain Buros, 14 Yoram Moefana, 13 Pablo Uberti, 12 Rémi Lamerat, 11 Ben Lam, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Maxime Lucu, 8 Scott Higginbotham, 7 Guido Petti, 6 Cameron Woki, 5 Jandré Marais, 4 Cyril Cazeaux, 3 Vadim Cobilas, 2 Clement Maynadier, 1 Jefferson Poirot (c)
Replacements: 16 Joseph Dweba, 17 Thierry Paiva, 18 Lekso Kaulashvili, 19 Kane Douglas, 20 Alexandre Roumat, 21 Yann Lesgourgues, 22 Ulupano Seuteni, 23 Nans Ducuing
Bristol: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Luke Morahan, 13 Semi Radradra, 12 Alapati Leiua, 11 Henry Purdy, 10 Callum Sheedy (c), 9 Andy Uren, 8 Nathan Hughes, 7 Dan Thomas, 6 Chris Vui, 5 Joe Joyce, 4 Dave Attwood, 3 Kyle Sinckler, 2 Bryan Byrne, 1 Yann Thomas
Replacements: 16 Will Capon, 17 Max Lahiff, 18 John Afoa, 19 Ed Holmes, 20 Ben Earl, 21 Harry Randall, 22 Sam Bedlow, 23 Piers O’Conor
THE PREDICTION
This exciting clash between in-form Bordeaux and Premiership leaders Bristol Bears looks set to rival Munster vs Toulouse for high quality drama this weekend in the Champions Cup. Despite an 11-26 defeat at home to title-chasing La Rochelle last Saturday, Bordeaux have been particularly strong at home this season, losing just twice here since September. They will go toe-to-toe with travelling Bristol on Sunday but the Bears are on a seven-match unbeaten streak and have beaten a series of Premiership chasers in recent weeks, including a tight 35-33 victory over Harlequins last Saturday to go twelve points clear at the top of the Premiership. They can enjoy knockout rugby this weekend with confidence that their domestic form is starting to look unreachable and the current Challenge Cup champions can just edge this clash on the road.
