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Racing backs
The Ciel et Blancs have found their galactics, without Gaël Fickou, Henry Chavancy or Teddy Thomas.
In Chaban-Delmas, the Ile-de-France rearguard had fire in their legs, like a Virimi Vakatawa, not yet fully found but much better physically.
They are all or almost concerned by their test.
Machenaud, Russell, Vakatawa and Beale and all touch the ball before passing it to Imhoff.
Stuck in his lane, the Argentine winger pushes at the foot and flattens.
A decisive try in this closed match (13-16).
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The forwards of the UBB
On one side the backs, on the other the fronts.
Like the only try scored by the players of Christophe Urios.
A conquest in touch, a carried ball and Ben Tameifuna who flattens, well helped by Clément Maynadier (19th).
Without many inaccuracies, the Bordeaux forwards could have crossed the line several times, they who had the best chances of the meeting.
Tanga always in progress
Yoan Tanga continues and does good to his team.
Racing's number 8 was invaluable in attack, often offering a solution, he who was constantly on the move.
He gained 94 meters ball in hand (second best player on his team) and crossed the line of advantage six times.
In defense, he made 13 of 14 attempted tackles.
Lesgourgues with baguette
The scrum-half was invaluable for his side tonight, often playing fair but always smart.
He alternated game launches, not hesitating to use his kicking game to gain meters and blow his own.
97% of successful passes for Yann Lesgourgues.
Next to him,
Matéo Garcia
was interesting.
The young 19-year-old opener did not succeed in everything but for his first tenure, the kid did not have cold feet.
He won 101 meters ball in hand, match record.
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FLOPS
A game to forget for Seteni
The championship's top try scorer with eight goals was transparent tonight.
UJ Seuteni never offered solutions.
He is guilty on the test conceded by his own, leaving Juan Imhoff spun alone in the in-goal.
In the 71st minute, he badly negotiates a recovery in his own 22 meters and Racing 92 obtains a dangerous touch to play.
Replaced in 10 the last 20 minutes of the match to replace Mateo Garcia, he did not find a rhythm.
Only three races, and nine meters won ball in hand for the Samoan.
The backs of the UBB
If the forwards shone, the backs struggled at UBB, like Seuteni.
They never knew how to be dangerous and pierce the line more, as this action at the end of the match sums up.
In the 68th minute, Jean-Baptiste Dubié pierced the opposing defense but found himself tackled for lack of support.
The best actions and best runs came from forwards like Jolmes, Marais or Douglas.
Christophe Urios tried several combinations to overcome this problem without success.
At half-time, Lamerat gave way to Massé, before returning later in place of Hulleu.
Bielle-Biarrey replaced Ducuing in the 56th minute of play. A few minutes later, Dubié replaced Garcia and Seuteni moved up a notch.
So many players but no solution.
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The conquest
Yet strong point of Bordeaux-Bègles, the conquest was difficult this Sunday evening.
The absences of Guido Petti and Cameron Woki were felt.
Four touches lost, including one bringing the Racing test, against only five won.
Opposite, the Ile-de-France lost five shots but won eleven touches.
Lots of inaccuracies in this match as well.
Five forwards on each side in total.
The public of Chaban-Delmas
For his return, the public was heard but not in the best way.
Chaban-Delmas constantly whistled the opposing scorers on penalties and attempted conversions, despite the traditional broadcast message asking to respect the scorers.
A full stadium that got in tune with his team during the meeting only making noise at times.
Finally, where he was the loudest, it was to whistle the opposing scorers.
Regrettable for a 100% return after the gauges.