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And referee Berdos blows the full-time whistle, bringing this thrilling encounter to a close, with Bordeaux emerging as victors by 27 points to 23. With the lead exchanging hands 4 times, the match really went down to the wire. Perhaps disappointed in failing to get the bonus point win, Bordeaux will certainly be relieved to have the win, following a last minute surge from the visitors.
But that marks the end of our coverage of today's match - hope you enjoyed it!

Coetzee and Delboulbes both shown yellow cards for an infringement following a scrum

Try for Brive! An excellently worked phase down the short side sees full-back Germain touch down for his side's second try of the game! He converts his own try to reduce the deficit to 4 points. 10 minutes to play!

Approaching the final quarter of the match, Bordeaux are very much in the ascendency. Turning down several attempts at goal, Bordeaux are on the hunt for that vital bonus point.

Try for Bordeaux! After numerous phases of relentless pressure only metres from the Brive try-line, the ball is passed to Jandre Marais, who was well-positioned to crash over the line for his second try of the game. Bernard adds the extras, further extending the host's lead.

Try for Bordeaux! An excellent and piercing run from Domvo splits the Brive defence before spreading the ball wide to winger Talebula to touch down for his side's 2nd try of the afternoon. Bordeaux are really beginning to assert their dominance on the match

A penalty for Brive awards Germain with the opportunity to extend the lead to 6 points, and he does so successfully.

We're underway here for what promises to be a thrilling second half of rugby

And referee Christoph Berdos sounds his whistle, bringing this tightly-contested opening half to a close. With only 3 points separating the sides, it is all very much to play for in the next half so be sure to stay tuned!