Bordeaux-Begles delivered a stunning performance, defeating Saracens 55-15 in the Champions Cup. Damien Penaud stood out with 2 tries, 1 try assist, and 135 meters made in 60 minutes. Saracens suffered their heaviest European defeat, with rumors swirling about multiple players and their round-of-16 hopes severely damaged. Bordeaux's dominance was evident as they waltzed into the last 16, securing eight wins on the bounce and 10 in a row at home. Saracens' season is in turmoil, with Mark McCall talking of 'transition.' La Rochelle also impressed, thrashing Leicester 45-12, with Will Skelton making a significant impact. The brilliant performances raise questions about the future of the Saracens dynasty.
Matthieu Jalibert was on 🔥 for Bordeaux against Saracens on Sunday. Jalibert scored 11 points in Bordeaux’s 55-15 win 💥 📊 •1 try •3 conversions •1 try assist •2 line breaks •17 kicks •Carried for 73 metres •3 defenders beaten France’s head coach Fabian Galthie… https://t.co/OA8W35hQ0Z
👋 Owen Farrell set to leave 👎 Worst-ever European defeat 🥇 Golden generation disbanding Is this the end of the Saracens dynasty? 🔽 Read below | ✍️ @AlexMLowe https://t.co/PPaDrZC4E4
💰 Saracens stick a massive price tag on Owen Farrell. #GallagherPrem 👀 Two potential replacements lined up, including disgraced fly-half. https://t.co/a2L6jpe2XD
🔥 Bordeaux taking the idea of playing with depth in the backline to a whole new level. 👏 https://t.co/kNoJPuDapI
🗣️"It says something about the brilliance of Penaud that he was the first name we wrote down this week." 🏆 #InvestecChampionsCup Team of the Week: French stars dominate with a healthy English contingent. ✍️ @jameswhile https://t.co/LBVxFJyFaL
Bordeaux Bègles 55 Saracens 15 The Top 14 high-flyers showed no mercy as the English champions suffered their heaviest European defeat and had their round-of-16 hopes severely damaged. Read below ⬇️ https://t.co/bFmp0wIAtW
La Rochelle 45 Leicester Tigers 12 Dominant European champions La Rochelle were back to their best against Leicester, easing to victory despite three yellow cards Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/NjZIIb8IIZ
NOBODY is stopping Will Skelton here 😤 The Wallaby was on the board as La Rochelle thrashed Leicester 45-12 😍 https://t.co/afKFyRVvxF
Saracens suffer record European defeat in Champions Cup nightmare #ChampionsCup Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/aSyhSwXojA
Thought La Rochelle were virtually unstoppable today. A magnificent place to watch rugby, too. A dispatch from the Stade Marcel-Déflandre ⬇️ https://t.co/NsL1Dq32TG
A nine-try annihilation at Stade Chaban Delmas. Bordeaux-Begles waltzing into the last 16. Eight wins on the bounce, 10 in a row at home. Ferraris all over the backline and behemoths up front landing punches. Irrepressible tonight. Gorged themselves on every Saracens error.
That is the most points Saracens have ever conceded in a Champions Cup game. And their biggest Champions Cup loss ever. 55 points shipped. Well and truly one of their worst performances in recent years. #UBBvSAR
💫 Saracens’ season is in turmoil. Over half a century from Bordeaux. Losses to Northampton, Sale and Leicester in the last four Prem rounds. Rumours swirling around about multiple players. Mark McCall talking of ‘transition’. Can they regroup during the Six Nations?
Damian Penaud is having a field day against the English Champions 🤯 2 tries, 1 try assist and 135 metres made in only 60 mins 📈 #rugby #FranceRugby https://t.co/CCACvQ0NHF
Damien Penaud is having a field day against the English Champions 🤯 2 tries, 1 try assist and 135 metres made in only 60 mins 📈 #rugby #FranceRugby https://t.co/yaZsywM3i4
This is men against boys. Bordeaux are frightening off turnover ball - one ruck, three pass, a step from Penaud and they’re in behind. 50+ on the cards. #UBBvSAR
Bordeaux are just ridiculous. Most improved team in Champions Cup? Frightening firepower.