Bordeaux dominated Saracens in a rugby match, winning 55-15. Saracens struggled at the breakdown, with Bordeaux excelling in tackles and rucks. The French team showcased their strength, with players like Penaud and Depoortere shining. This defeat marked the end of a European dynasty for Saracens, who conceded 100 points across two games against Bordeaux this season.
In successive Champions’ Cup trips to Bordeaux, Saracens have been swamped by 15 tries and 100 points: 55-15 in January, 45-12 tonight. @UBBrugby had five tries disallowed before half-time, scored five in the second when Damian Penaud did everything but score. 👏🏼
Injured Owen Farrell watched on as Bordeaux Bègles defeated three-time champions Saracens to reach the quarter-finals of the Investec Champions Cup. #rugby #investecchampionscup https://t.co/5gfYCqIkmu
🍷 FULL TIME 💫 Brilliance from Bordeaux's backline. Bielle-Biarrey, Depoortere and Penaud carving Saracens open. An end of a European dynasty for Saracens today. 100 points shipped across their two games against Bordeaux this season. Bordeaux look like the team to beat. https://t.co/SV9TJM9uC2
Bordeaux have dismantled Saracens for the second time this season 😶 https://t.co/0YxYxYHhtW
Bordeaux batter Saracens and dish out a humiliating defeat 📲 https://t.co/USAibncXoP https://t.co/uQGTgCZp2v
Another hiding for Saracens at the hand of Bordeaux. They’re ruthless. There’s a big gap between the English and the French club sides. #InvestecChampionsCup
Bordeaux are dishing out a MASSIVE hiding and Saracens are on the end of it
Penaud with the inside line. Depoortere with the finish. Bordeaux’s French internationals put Saracens to the sword.
Penaud with the inside line. Depoortere with the finish Bordeaux’s French internationals put Saracens to the sword.
Bordeaux 33 tackle attempts in that first half. Saracens 133. https://t.co/PlZwXdmY1m
Saracens are being beaten up at the breakdown so far. Bordeaux flooding the rucks. Needs addressing quickly.
🍷 Bordeaux 55-15 Saracens 💫 - 14th Jan Can Saracens redeem themselves in the rematch? It’s going to be a hard task. Particularly with no Farrell. This could be a final European swan song for a few of this dynasty.