Champions Cup Head to Head | Smith v Jalibert

Two of the tournaments most exciting 10's do battle in the Champions Cup Final as Fin Smith and Matthieu Jalibert do battle when Northampton Saints and Bordeaux Begles clash in Cardiff. 

Fin Smith - Northampton Saints:

Smith has had 14 try assists this season for club and country in the 1724 minutes he has played. He has guided Saints to the Champions Cup Final after shooting up the 10 rankings following a superb display during the 2025 Six Nations. While Saints have struggled in the Premierhsip this season his showing in the Champions Cup and test rugby have proved how good he is. He has just five clean breaks and 36 defenders beaten this season highlighting the difference in style of play from each 10 when looking at Jalibert's numbers.

Matthieu Jalibert - Bordeaux Begles:

While Jalibert has played just 1542 minutes of rugby this season following his intriguing omission from the French national he has beaten 55 defenders, made 20 clean breaks and provided 20 try assists in the Top 14 and Champions Cup this season. Jalibert is one of the most deadly attacking 10's in the game and with Lucu directing things from 9 and Penaud and Bielle-Biarrey on the wings Bordeaux are rightfully feared.