Penalty to Pau now and they will line up a kick at goal

Bordeaux win a scrum penalty

Early scrum after a knock at the line out

Slade sends the ball into touch

Brock James got the game underway and it is an early penalty for Pau

The sides are out

Te sides are getting ready to lead their sides out

Welcome to Round 1 of the Top 14 as we get the season underway for Bordeaux and Pau - Both sides will have a realistic chance of contesting for the play off positions this season and no better way than with a tough game to start.
Interesting match up at 10 with Australian James playing against All Black Slade