US EditionChampions Cup: Bordeaux See Off Saints with Ease
Bordeaux dominated with eight tries, exploiting Northampton Saints' first-half sin-bins to lead 24-7 at halftime and secure a 50-28 victory in the Champions Cup pool match.
- Bordeaux beat Northampton Saints 50-28 away in a Champions Cup pool rematch of last season's final, handing Saints a heavy defeat.
- A raft of first-half sin-bins left Northampton Saints 24 to 7 down at the interval, despite Henry Pollock replying in the 10th minute to Salesi Rayasi's opener.
- Bordeaux crossed eight times in a scintillating display and brought on Joey Carbery with 20 minutes to play.
- Saints had already clinched a round-of-16 spot but dropped to third in Pool 4 despite Danilo Fischetti's losing bonus try; results also mean Leinster have qualified for the last 16 with a game in hand.
- The Stormers left their first-choice team in Cape Town and paid the price with a poor display in a 61-10 loss at Twickenham Stoop, securing Harlequins' knockout spot.
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Pollock boos a sign of respect - Saints boss Dowson - Technology Shout
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dawson praised Henry Pollock’s big-match temperament after England’s backline fired twice in their Champions League replay with Bordeaux. Premier League leaders Saints, who were beaten by the French club in last season’s final, were in trouble again as they lost 50-28 in Sunday’s pool clash. advertise Although Pollock is only in his second full season as a senior player, he has already earned a love-hate relationship…
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