By ROGER PANTING
STEFFON Armitage reminded England of his talents by inspiring Pau to a shock victory and deal a hammer blow to Gloucester’s chances of claiming a third European Challenge Cup.
Gloucester, winners in 2006 and 2015, were firm favourites to top Pool 3 but were convincingly beaten as Pau’s victory secured a home quarter-final.
Armitage last played for an English club back in 2011, when he won the last of his five Test caps but since then England have steadfastly failed to consider him.
At 32 there is no chance of an international recall but Armitage’s alertn...
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