The kings of Europe are coming to Kingsholm, but Gloucester Rugby has no intention of rolling out the red carpet.
The Gallagher PREM leaders welcome back-to-back Investec Champions Cup champion Union Bordeaux Begles on Friday, Oct. 16, to open the 2026-27 tournament.
Gloucester has won two of its first three league matches, while Bordeaux sits third in the Top 14. Dewi Lake captains the hosts alongside fellow Welsh international Jac Morgan, while Bordeaux brings stars Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Yoram Moefana and Tom Willis.
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Gloucester defeated Bordeaux twice during the 2022-23 Champions Cup, but the French club returns to Kingsholm as Europe's reigning powerhouse. With both teams looking to make an early statement in Pool 3, here's everything to know about Friday's matchup and the confirmed starting lineups.
Gloucester vs. Bordeaux Kickoff Time
Date: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
Venue: Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester, England
Competition: Investec Champions Cup, Round 1
Pool: 3
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The match begins at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 16. Fans can watch live or on demand with a FloRugby subscription.
Gloucester Rugby Starting Lineup vs. Bordeaux
Dian Bleuler
Dewi Lake (c)
Ciaran Knight
Jean Kleyn
Arthur Clark
Deian Gwynne
Jac Morgan
Jack Clement
Dan Robson
Charlie Atkinson
Ben Loader
Seb Atkinson
Max Llewellyn
Will Joseph
George Barton
Gloucester Replacements
Seb Blake
Val Rapava Ruskin
Eliot Salt
Freddie Thomas
Will Trenholm
Lewis Ludlow
Caolan Englefield
Will Knight
Union Bordeaux Bègles Starting Lineup vs. Gloucester
Jefferson Poirot
Maxime Lamothe
Sipili Falatea
Cameron Woki
Ben Tameifuna
Marko Gazzotti
Temo Matiu
Tom Willis
Martin Page-Relo
Maxime Lucu (c)
Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Yoram Moefana
Nicolas Depoortere
Pablo Uberti
Salesi Rayasi
Bordeaux Replacements
Connor Sa
Matis Perchaud
Lasha Pkhakadze
Adam Zapedowski
Pierre Bochaton
Elyjah Ibsaiene
Xan Mousques
Romain Buros
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