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John Evely

How to watch Bordeaux-Begles v Bristol Bears live on TV, kick-off time and team news

Having beaten Bordeaux-Begles in the semi-finals of last season's Challenge Cup on route to lifting the trophy, Bristol Bears are looking to repeat the feat this season away in France in the last 16 knockout round of the 2020/21 Heineken Champions Cup.

Unfortunately once again there will be no fans permitted inside the ground due to the Covid-19 pandemic and international lockdown rules but of course the game is being shown live on TV and here are all the ways you can follow it.

What time is kick-off?

Bordeaux-Begles v Bristol Bears kicks-off at 3pm (UK time) on Sunday, April 4

Is the game on TV?

Yes. The great news is BT Sport have confirmed they will show every game being played behind closed doors during the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season and in the Heineken Champions Cup.

Today's game is being shown live on BT Sport 3 and can also be watched on the BT Sport App.

The coverage will start at 2.45pm.

How else can I follow the game?

If you can’t watch the game live on TV you can follow match updates on our live blog on Bristol Live.

BBC Radio Bristol will also be providing live commentary from the game.

What's the team news?

Bordeaux-Begles: 15. Romain Buros, 14. Yoram Falatea-Moefana, 13. Pablo Uberti, 12. Rémi Lamerat, 11. Ben Lam, 10. Matthieu Jalibert, 9. Maxime Lucu, 1. Jefferson Poirot (c), 2. Clement Maynadier, 3. Vadim Cobilas, 4. Cyril Cazeaux, 5. Jandré Marais, 6. Cameron Woki, 7. Guido Petti, 8. Scott Higginbotham.

Replacements: 16. Joseph Dweba, 17. Thierry Paiva, 18. Lekso Kaulashvili, 19. Kane Douglas, 20. Alexandre Roumat, 21. Yann Lesgourgues, 22. Ulupano Seuteni, 23. Nans Ducuing,

Bristol Bears: 15. Charles Piutau, 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Semi Radradra, 12. Alapati Leiua, 11. Henry Purdy, 10. Callum Sheedy (c), 9. Andy Uren, 1. Yann Thomas, 2. Bryan Byrne, 3. Kyle Sinckler, 4. Dave Attwood, 5. Joe Joyce, 6. Chris Vui, 7. Daniel Thomas, 8. Nathan Hughes.

Replacements: 16. Will Capon, 17. Max Lahiff, 18. John Afoa, 19. Ed Holmes, 20. Ben Earl, 21. Harry Randall, 22. Sam Bedlow, 23. Piers O'Conor,

Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)

Assistant referees: Thomas Charabas (France) and Luc Ramos (France)

TMO: Neil Paterson (Scotland)

What are the odds?

Bordeaux-Begles 8/11

Draw 20/1

Bristol Bears 1/1

(Odds from Sky Bet - correct at the time of publishing. Please gamble responsibly)

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