garonne Derby: Bordeaux-Bègles and Toulouse vie for Champions Cup final Berth

A spot in the Investec Champions Cup final is on the line as Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB) and Stade Toulousain face off in a highly anticipated semi-final clash. The match pits the top team in the⁣ Top 14 against their Girondin ⁤rivals in a battle for supremacy.

Match details

The semi-final promises ⁣intense competition as both teams aim to secure their⁢ place in the final, scheduled for Saturday, May 24, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.⁢ The winner will meet either Leinster or Northampton.

Location

The match will be held at the Bordeaux-Atlantique stadium, situated in the northern suburbs of Bordeaux.

Time

Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. local time.

Broadcast‍ Facts

The game will be broadcast on France 2 and Bein Sport 1.

Team Lineups

Union Bordeaux-Bègles

Buros – Penaud, Deporter, Moeefana, Belel-Barelrere⁢ – (o) Jaliber, (m) Lucule (cap.) – Petti, Samu, Samu, Cazeux – Falate, Lamothe, Lamothe, Poirot.

Substitutes: SA, Perchaud, Tameifuna, Bochaton, Gazotti, Vergnes-Taillefer, Retiere, Carbery.

Coach: Yannick Bru

Stade Toulousain

MALLIA – Capuozzo, Barassi, Ahki, Resolution – (O) Ntamack, (M) Graou – Willis, Rourata, Cros – Meafou, Flament – Aldegheri,⁤ Marchand (chap.), Baille.

Substitutes: ⁢Cramont, ⁤Neti, Merkler, Vergé, Jelonch, Castro-Ferreira, Saito, Chocobars.

Coach: Ugo Mora

Match Officials

Andrew Brace of Ireland will ⁢be the referee, with Mike Adamson‍ of Scotland serving as the video referee.

Additional Notes

Yanis Soul and Nicolas Lepeltier will provide commentary. The size difference between the commentators and players like Meafou (Toulouse),weighing 145 kg,and Tameifuna (UBB),at 148 kg,was also noted.

Road to the Semi-Final

UBB secured their ⁣semi-final spot with victories over Ulster (43-31) and Munster⁤ (47-29) at their home ground,⁣ Chaban-Delmas. Stade Toulousain faced ⁢tougher ⁣challenges,⁤ defeating Sale (38-15) at Ernest-Wallon and ⁢Toulon (18-21) at Mayol.

What⁣ is the Garonne Derby?

The Garonne Derby is a highly ‍anticipated semi-final clash in⁤ the Investec Champions‍ Cup,pitting Union Bordeaux-Bègles‍ (UBB) against Stade Toulousain. This match is notably‍ meaningful as⁢ it features the top team from the Top 14 facing their rivals from ⁣Bordeaux.

Where is‍ the Bordeaux vs. Toulouse Match Being Played?

The semi-final match between Union Bordeaux-Bègles ⁤and stade Toulousain will be held at the Bordeaux-Atlantique stadium, located⁣ in‍ the northern suburbs of bordeaux.

When Does the Bordeaux ⁣vs. Toulouse Match Start?

The kickoff time for the Garonne Derby semi-final is scheduled for 4 p.m.⁣ local time.

How Can I Watch ⁣the Bordeaux vs. toulouse Match?

The match will be broadcast on France 2⁣ and Bein Sport 1.

Who are the Coaches for bordeaux-Bègles ⁢and Toulouse?

Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB) Coach: Yannick Bru

Stade Toulousain Coach: Ugo Mora

What ⁢are the Team lineups for the Garonne Derby?

Here are the starting lineups for both teams:

Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB)

Buros

Penaud

Deporter

Moeefana

Belel-Barelrere

Jaliber (o)

⁣ Lucule (m) (cap.)

Petti

Samu

Samu

Cazeux

Falate

Lamothe

⁢ Lamothe

⁢ Poirot

substitutes: SA,Perchaud,Tameifuna,Bochaton,Gazotti,Vergnes-Taillefer,retiere,Carbery.

Stade Toulousain

MALLIA

Capuozzo

Barassi

Ahki

Resolution

Ntamack (O)

Graou (M)

Willis

Rourata

Cros

Meafou

⁤ Flament

Aldegheri

Marchand (chap.)

Baille

Substitutes: Cramont,Neti,Merkler,Vergé,Jelonch,Castro-Ferreira,Saito,Chocobars.

Who is⁣ the Referee for the ‍Garonne Derby?

Andrew Brace of Ireland will be the referee for the match. Mike Adamson of Scotland will serve as⁢ the video referee.

What is the Road ⁢to the⁢ Semi-Final for Bordeaux-Bègles and⁢ Toulouse?

Here’s how each team secured their place in the semi-final:

union Bordeaux-Bègles ⁣(UBB): Victories over Ulster (43-31) and Munster (47-29) at their ⁤home ground, Chaban-Delmas.

Stade Toulousain: Defeated Sale (38-15)⁤ at Ernest-Wallon and Toulon (18-21) at ⁢Mayol.

what is the Prize ⁢for the Winner of the Garonne Derby Semi-Final?

The winner of‍ the garonne Derby will earn a spot in the Investec Champions Cup final, ⁤which is⁣ scheduled for Saturday, May 24, ⁣at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. They ⁣will ⁤face either leinster or Northampton⁤ in the final.

Key Match Details Summary

Here’s a fast overview of the essential ⁤match details:

Category	Details
Match	Investec Champions Cup Semi-Final: UBB vs. Stade Toulousain (Garonne Derby)
Date & Time	Kickoff ⁣at 4 p.m. local time
Location	Bordeaux-Atlantique stadium, Bordeaux
broadcast	France 2 and bein⁣ Sport 1
Winner’s Prize	A spot in the Champions Cup⁤ Final