Last game before the Challenge Cup
The FCG returns to the Stade des Alpes this weekend, with the reception of the UBB on Saturday at 6pm. After losing in Lyon last weekend, the Grenoble team still have the opportunity to get out of the red zone in the event of a win over the Girondins. But we'll have to work on it!
The star
Semi Radradra had impressed France in rugby when he arrived in Toulon last season. Fiji's powerful and fast three-quarters, the top scorer in the Australian Rugby Union 13 Championship in 2015, had distinguished himself by his ability to play after him. Less effective in the brand area (3 tries in the Top 14), he is nevertheless regularly the owner in the XV Toulon. This summer, he joins the UBB, which has made him a prime target in its recruitment. Still mute, he should soon make the powder speak!
The ex
Mahamadou Diaby left the FCG in 2017, after the club was relegated to Pro D2. Not spared by injuries during his 3 seasons at Grenoble, he had nevertheless left the image of a discreet and generous fighter. In Bordeaux, he managed to follow up with 24 match sheets last season (Top 14 and Challenge Cup) and remains on the same track this year (4 starts, 1 try)
The last match between the 2 teams
In November 2016, the FCG lost at the last minute of the game, to a penalty from Lionel Beauxis. The "Rouge & Bleu" had dominated the game and scored 3 tries (Aplon, Farrell, Saseras), but they had to lose (22-24)
The last games
The UBB remain on two consecutive home wins: last weekend, against La Rochelle (34-22) and the previous week, they were the first to bring down Clermont (23-19). During their last trip, the Girondins had obtained a defensive bonus point in Agen (22-17)
Upcoming matches
The Bordeaux team will be competing in the Challenge Cup over the next two weeks: a trip to Connacht, followed by the reception in Perpignan. They will then receive Lyon, on 28 October, in the Top 14.
Auteur : FCG Rugby