The Investec Champions Cup semi-final promises thrilling rugby action as reigning champions Union Bordeaux-Bègles host Challenge Cup holders Bath Rugby at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole on Sunday, May 3. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm UK time (4pm local), with both teams eager to secure their spot in the prestigious final.
Broadcast Coverage:
This season, all Investec Champions Cup matches, including this semi-final, will be broadcast live on Premier Sports. You can watch the game on Premier Sports 1, with pre-match coverage starting from 2pm. Subscriptions start at £11.99 per month, and the service is accessible via online streaming or through Virgin TV, Amazon Prime, and certain Sky Sports packages.
Post-match highlights will be available on the Investec Champions Cup YouTube channel shortly after the game. For real-time updates and in-depth coverage, SomersetLive will provide a comprehensive live blog featuring team news, play-by-play commentary, stats, analysis, interviews, and post-match reactions. Additionally, BBC Radio Somerset will offer live audio commentary throughout the match.
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Team Line-Ups:
Union Bordeaux-Bègles starting XV includes Salesi Rayasi, Pablo Uberti, Damian Penaud, Yoram Moefana, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Matthieu Jalibert, captain Maxime Lucu at scrum-half, and a strong forward pack led by Matis Perchaud and Adam Coleman.
Bath Rugby’s lineup features Santiago Carreras, Henry Arundell, Ollie Lawrence, Finn Russell at fly-half, captain Ben Spencer, and key forwards including Beno Obano and Charlie Ewels.
Match Officials:
The match will be refereed by Nika Amashukeli from Georgia, supported by assistant referees Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy) and Eoghan Cross (Ireland). Ben Whitehouse (Wales) will act as the Television Match Official (TMO), with Tim Lowry (Ireland) serving as citing commissioner.
Whether watching from home or following live updates, fans can look forward to an intense, hard-fought battle between two of Europe’s top rugby clubs.