Richie Murphy's Ulster side will aim to get their campaign up and running after last weekend's opening round 61-21 defeat against the reigning European Champions, Toulouse, at Stade Ernest-Wallon.
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This weekend's visitors, Bordeaux, arrive in flying form, after they opened up their competition with a Round 1 bonus-point victory over Gallagher Premiership side, Leicester Tigers.
The French side claimed a 42-28 victory over the English side in what was an impressive four-try second-half comeback win.
Pete Samu and Guido Petti scored the two tries in the first half, as they went in 21-14 down. In a superb second half performance, Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries, with Samu grabbing his second and Nicolas Depoortere getting the last of their six tries.
Yannick Bru's side are also in fine form domestically sitting in second place with 37 points after 11 matches played.
TOP14 finalists Union Bordeaux-Bègles reached the quarter-final stage of last year’s elite EPCR competition – as did Exeter Chiefs, with the 2020 winners being knocked out by Stade Toulousain.
Match Details
🤝 Ulster v Bordeaux Bègles<br>
🗓 Saturday 14 December, 3.15pm<br>
🏟 Kingspan Stadium<br>
🏉 Investec Champions Cup, Round 2<br>
📺 Live on Premier Sports
Last time out
Bordeaux's previous visit to Belfast was seven years ago, when the French side edged a close 22-26 match at Kingspan Stadium.
Former Ulster Rugby players, Steven Kitshoff and Ian Madigan, played for the French side back in the 2017 fixture, with Madigan scoring two penalties and two conversions against the side he would later join.
Ulster outscored by Bordeaux by three tries to two on the day, with Andrew Trimble, Franco van der Merwe and Darren Cave scoring for the home side.
The result finished off a disappointing campaign for Les Kiss's side, finishing bottom of the pool.
Players to watch
Louis Bielle-Biarrey
One of the most exciting wingers in rugby, Bielle-Biarrey, has impressed with his rapid pace and try-scoring ability. The 21 year-old broke into the French national side and scored three tries in the 2023 Rugby World Cup that really put him on the world stage.
Bielle-Biarrey showcased his ability in the recent Autumn Nations Series, scoring against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina
Damian Penaud
Penaud has been a household name for many years now, picking up 53 senior appearances for France, dating back to 2017.
With over 120 caps for Clermont, Penaud joined Bordeaux in 2023, where he has been a key playmaker in the backline since.
Yoram Moefana
Trained in Colomiers and then at UBB, Yoram Moefana has exceptional physical qualities. His speed, explosiveness and individual technique allow him to easily break through opposing defenses. With 30 caps for France, Moefana, has became a regular in the French national side at 24 years old, with an ability to play in the centre positions or the wing.
