Overview

• Bordeaux-Bègles, despite missing key players and losing star fly-half Matthieu Jalibert to injury in the 10th minute, mounted a stunning second-half comeback in Vannes.
• The home team, Vannes, dominated the first half with four tries, leading 29-7 at halftime, but failed to score in the second half and remain at the bottom of the Top 14 standings.
• Bordeaux's Arthur Retière and Cyril Cazeaux were instrumental in the turnaround, with Cazeaux scoring two tries in a dominant second-half performance.
• Two yellow cards for Vannes in the second half, including one leading to a penalty try, significantly shifted momentum in favor of Bordeaux-Bègles.
• This victory solidifies Bordeaux-Bègles’ position in second place, trailing league leaders Toulouse by two points, while Vannes continues to struggle in their first season in the Top 14.