Logically, UBB perfectly negotiated the reception of Lou on the 10th day of Top 14 with a 46-10 victory. Matthieu Jalibert’s teammates scored six tries, signed Gazzotti (34th), Tatafu (40th), Depoortere (49th), Ricard (53rd), Tambwe (65th) and Moefana (79th), against visitors reduced to fourteen after the exclusion of Taofirneua (40th) for high tackle and head-to-head collision with an opponent. A success which allows UBB to regain the provisional podium while LOU, 12th, begins to worry about maintaining its position.
From the third minute of play, Jalibert unlocked the Bordeaux counter thanks to a successful penalty against the poles (3rd). In the 18th minute, the French international did it again to give his team a six-point lead. But despite their domination, the locals failed to cross the line and were punished. After yet another lost touch, the Lyonnais were able to organize their counterattack under the leadership of Niniashvili. The latter played the move well to shift Rattez, who signed the first try of the evening (22nd), before Jackson widened the gap at the foot (6-10, 29th).
But the Bordelais continued their attacks and ended up being rewarded with a try at the end of the line from Gazzotti. The U20 international took the opportunity to score his first try in his new colors. Before the siren, Taofifenua received a red card after an uncontrolled tackle on Buros. Jalibert’s teammates scored a second try beyond regulation time, by Tatafu after a carried ball (40 2).
The first half was tight, it was quite the opposite in the second. The Lyonnais did not score a single point, while the UBB played out. Deportère started the hostilities (49th) after a nice fake pass. In the 53rd minute, the Girondins pocketed the bonus point thanks to a powerful try from Ricard after another carried ball. And to conclude the home party, Tambwe (67th) then Moefana (80th) brought the final score to 46 to 10. A deserved success which will allow them to gain confidence, while the LOU does not extricate itself from the bottom table.
