Bordeaux Beagles vs Toulouse Champions Cup quarter final preview: How to watch, confirmed lineups and recent form

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Home teamBordeaux Beagles
Away teamToulouse
VenueStade Chaban-Delmas
CompetitionEuropean Champions Cup
Kick off time3 pm (UK)
Watch Live in the UKPremier Sports

Bordeaux Beagles vs Toulouse preview as the sides meet in the Champions Cup quarterfinals at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.

Toulouse currently sit 12 points ahead at the top of the table in France, while Bordeaux are fourth in 59 points, although are equal on points with the teams in second and third. Bordeaux won the competition last year, while Toulouse won in 2021 and 2024. 

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Bordeaux vs Toulouse confirmed lineups and team news

Bordeaux (1-15):

Poirot, Lamothe, Sadie, Palu, Coleman, Bochaton, Woki, Gazzotti, Lucu, Jalibert, Bielle-Biarrey, Moefana, Penaud, Uberti, Rayasi

Replacements (16-23):

Barlot, Perchaud, Tameifauna, Jacobs, Vergnes-Taillefer, Matiu, Retiere, Reus 

Toulouse (1-15):

Ainu’u, Mauvaka, Aldegheri, Flament, Meafou, Cros, Willis, Jelonch,

Replacements (16-23):

Recent Form:

Bordeaux (Home team): W-W-W-L-W

Bordeaux have won five of their last six matches, including a home win over Toulouse. Their most recent loss came against Pau, who are just two points ahead of them in the table. In the round of 16, they beat the Leicester Tigers 64-14, leading 36-0 at halftime. They scored a total of nine tries, and Rayasi scored three of them. 

Toulouse (Away team): W-W-L-W-W

Toulouse have been the standout team in the Top 14 this year. They lost both of their away group games in the Champions Cup group phase against Saracens and Glasgow. Their most recent defeat came against Bordeaux at the end of March. In the round of 16 they overcame the Bristol Bears. Bristol scored early, but Toulouse scored six first-half tries to be 40-7 ahead at the break. They scored three more in the second half to win 59-26, Bristol scoring twice when the game was already decided. 

Bordeaux Beagles vs Toulouse head-to-head record (last five matches):

DateCompetitionWinnerScore
22nd March 2026Top 14Bordeaux44-20
12th October 2025Top 14Toulouse56-13
28th June 2025Top 14 PlayoffsToulouse39-33
4th May 2025Champions CupBordeaux35-18
23rd March 2025Top 14Bordeaux32-24

These teams have met a lot in recent years, including in big knockout matches. The home team won the clashes between these teams comfortably this season, but Toulouse took the bragging rights in the Top 14 final last year. Bordeaux, on the other hand, had the advantage when the teams clashed in Europe last year in the semi-finals. 

How to watch Bordeaux Beagles vs Toulouse?

Bordeaux vs Toulouse will be available to watch on Premier Sports 1. Coverage starts at 2:45 pm for a 3 pm kick-off.

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Jonny is a former rugby player in Ireland's club system and is an Ulster and Ireland fan. He has spent a number of years writing about football and this was what brought him to the Dave Sport Group. As an expert in Irish Rugby, his expertise also stretches to Super Rugby having lived in New Zealand previously.

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