Bordeaux put Bears through the mixer

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Bordeaux.......................... 36pts
Tries: Lucu 4, Bielle-Biarrey 16, Penaud 32, Tapuai 55, Nanette 66
Conversions: Lucu 5, 33, 56; Jalibert 67
Penalties: Lucu 1

Bristol.................................17pts
Tries: Dun 62, Lennon 73
Conversions: Worsley 63, 74
Penalties: Worsley 15
Bordeaux-Begles confirmed their status as dangerous floaters in this year’s Champions Cup but there was no disgrace in defeat for a very makeshift Bristol Bears.
The talented French outfit, with a back division to match any club side in the world, purred nicely when they needed too i...

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