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Gloucester and Holders Bordeaux Draw in Champions Cup Thriller
Gloucester and defending champions Bordeaux-Bègles kicked off the new Investec Champions Cup season with an exhilarating 36-36 draw at Kingsholm. The match featured a total of ten tries, showcasing high-intensity attacking rugby from both sides. Bordeaux, aiming for a third consecutive title, found themselves trailing at halftime and later by seven points in the second half. However, a crucial late try by France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey secured a hard-fought draw for the visitors.