2020-21 European Rugby Champions Cup – Bordeaux Begles vs Dragons Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Bordeaux Begles vs Dragons taking place? Saturday 19th December, 2020 – 20:00 (UK)

Where is Bordeaux Begles vs Dragons taking place? Stade Chaban Delmas, Bordeaux

Where can I get tickets for Bordeaux Begles vs Dragons? Visit official club websites for ticket information

What television channel is Bordeaux Begles vs Dragons on? This match will be televised live on BT Sport

Where can I stream Bordeaux Begles vs Dragons? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app

THE TEAM NEWS

Bordeaux Begles: 15 Romain Buros, 14 Santiago Cordero, 13 Yoram Moefana, 12 Rémi Lamerat, 11 Ben Lam, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Maxime Lucu, 8 Scott Higginbotham, 7 Mahamadou Diaby (c), 6 Cameron Woki, 5 Cyril Cazeaux, 4 Kane Douglas, 3 Vadim Cobilas, 2 Maxime Lamothe, 1 Thierry Paiva

Replacements: 16 Joseph Dweba, 17 Zakaria El Fakir, 18 Ben Tameifuna, 19 Alexandre Flanquart, 20 Marco Tauleigne, 21 Jules Gimbert, 22 Ben Botica, 23 Pablo Uberti

Dragons: 15 Josh Lewis, 14 Jared Rosser, 13 Nick Tompkins, 12 Jack Dixon, 11 Rio Dyer, 10 Sam Davies (c), 9 Tavis Knoyle, 8 Lewis Evans, 7 Taine Basham, 6 Huw Taylor, 5 Joe Maksymiw, 4 Joe Davies, 3 Lloyd Fairbrother, 2 Elliot Dee, 1 Brok Harris

Replacements: 16 Richard Hibbard, 17 Conor Maguire, 18 Aaron Jarvis, 19 Ben Carter, 20 James Benjamin, 21 Rhodri Williams, 22 Aneurin Owen, 23 Owen Jenkins

THE PREDICTION

Dragons have struggled at home this season and that trend continued as they lost 8-24 to a superior Wasps outfit last weekend. However, they have picked up two away wins on the bounce in the Pro14 and that little run of form could make things interesting here. Bordeaux will be the favourites, of course, after winning four of their last six in their domestic league and backing that up with a Champions Cup win over Northampton Saints but it is worth noting the Dragons’ away form. The home side should still win this one but the result could be closer than many expect and should come under 40 points, like both their respective results last weekend.