Gloucester and Holders Bordeaux Draw in Champions Cup Thriller
Key Takeaways
- Gloucester and Bordeaux-Bègles drew 36-36 in their Champions Cup opener.
- Bordeaux is seeking a third consecutive Champions Cup title.
- Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries for the French side, including a crucial late equalizer.
- A moment of silence was held before the match for late Lions lock Hyron Andrews.
Gloucester and defending champions Bordeaux-Bègles played out a thrilling 36-36 draw to open the Investec Champions Cup season at Kingsholm. Bordeaux, seeking their third consecutive title, trailed 24-17 at halftime and fell behind 36-29 after two quick tries from Gloucester's Will Trenholm.
Despite Gloucester's strong forward display, France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored his second try of the match, converted by Maxime Lucu, to level the score. Both teams missed opportunities in a tense finale, and a moment of silence was observed prior to kick-off in memory of late Lions lock Hyron Andrews.
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