Bordeaux-Bègles' transfer to Gloucester

Bordeaux-Bègles is set to face Gloucester in the Champions Cup this Friday, marking the start of the competition for both teams. The match is significant as it will be the first of the season for Bordeaux-Bègles.

Matthieu Jalibert's injury recurrence

Matthieu Jalibert, Bordeaux-Bègles' fly-half, is once again dealing with an injury to his right thigh. This is the same injury that kept him out of play for several weeks earlier in the season.

Injury details and recovery

Jalibert suffered a muscle tear in his right quadriceps during a match against Stade Français on September 20. He was expected to return to play after several weeks of rest, but the injury has recurred.

Jalibert's recent training session

After returning to full training, Jalibert cut short a session due to new pain in his right thigh. This suggests the injury has returned, despite his efforts to recover fully.

Yannick Bru's comments

Yannick Bru, Bordeaux-Bègles' manager, confirmed the recurrence of Jalibert's injury during an interview with beIN Sports. He expressed frustration, noting that Jalibert had made significant progress in his recovery before the setback.

Impact on the team

Bru acknowledged that the team will have to adapt to playing without Jalibert, who is a key player. He did not provide a specific return date for the fly-half, emphasizing the team's need to adjust.

Backup options for Jalibert

To compensate for Jalibert's absence, Bru mentioned Maxime Lucu as a potential replacement. Martin Page-Relo and Hugo Reus are also available as backup options in the coming weeks.

Bru's emotional response

Bru expressed his sympathy for Jalibert, noting the fly-half's disappointment after working hard to recover. He described the situation as unfortunate and acknowledged the team's need to move forward without him.