Summary
Northampton's rugby team is preparing to face Bordeaux Begles in a match at the Stade Chaban-Delmas. This game follows last year's heated Champions Cup final, where Bordeaux Begles won and had a confrontation with Northampton's player Henry Pollock. The match is expected to have a lively atmosphere, with Pollock drawing attention from the local fans.
Key Facts
- Northampton and Bordeaux Begles are competing at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
- The match is a repeat of the previous season's Champions Cup final.
- Bordeaux Begles defeated Northampton 28-20 in that final.
- A confrontation involving Henry Pollock occurred at the end of that final.
- Bordeaux Begles fans and players teased Pollock after their victory.
- The current game will have a full stadium, with 34,000 attendees expected.
- Bordeaux Begles have a strong home record with seven wins in eight games.
- Northampton aims to challenge their "underdog" reputation in this match.
