Team News - Union Bordeaux Begles - Champions Cup

Compared to the last TOP 14 away match in Lyon, there are 8 changes to the starting XV, including 5 in the forwards and 3 in the backs :

• In the front row Jefferson Poirot (rested against LOU) makes his return, while Maxime Lamothe regains a starting position alongside Carlü Sadie who continues on the right. 
•  Boris Palu  retains his place in the second row while Adam Coleman (also rested against LOU) will start at number 5.
• In the back row, Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer makes his third consecutive start, while Cameron Woki takes his place in the starting lineup. Marko Gazzotti returns to the number 8 position.
• On the half-back side,  Maxime Lucu will be captain and will form the pair with Matthieu Jalibert, who is returning from leave.
• The centre pairing of Yoram Moefana and Damian Penaud will be lined up for the 3rd time in a row.
• Finally, in the back three, Pablo Uberti returns and will play on the right wing, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey continues on the other side. Salesi Rayasi will make his 7th start at fullback (in 22 matches).