Harlequins Stun French Giants Bordeaux-Begles in Thrilling Champions Cup Clash
In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, Harlequins defied the odds to clinch a stunning 42-41 victory over French heavyweights Bordeaux-Begles in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals. The BBC rugby union match, played at the Stade Chaban-Delmas, saw the English side reach the semi-finals for the first time in four attempts, overcoming a team that had previously dominated Saracens this season.
The Captivating Rugby Union Gameplay
The rugby union gameplay was nothing short of captivating, with a total of 12 tries scored in this classic encounter. Harlequins full-back Tyrone Green sealed the victory with a late try, though Bordeaux still had a chance to win it, but skipper Maxime Lucu missed the crucial conversion of Madosh Tambwe‘s 76th-minute try.
Harlequins’ Dominant First Half
Harlequins dominated the opening stages, with scrum-half Will Porter scoring two tries, and there were also touchdowns for flanker Will Evans and number eight Alex Dombrandt. Fly-half Marcus Smith kicked five conversions, as the English side raced to a 28-12 half-time lead.
Bordeaux’s Spirited Comeback
However, Bordeaux fought back in the second half, scoring tries through Lucu, Romain Buros, Nicolas Depoortere, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and a brace from Tambwe. Lucu landed four conversions and a penalty, but ultimately the Frenchmen were thwarted in their comeback bid.
“It was a remarkable triumph for the English side, who defied the odds and produced a display that will live long in the memory of rugby union fans.”
The Victorious Rugby Union Scores
The rugby union scores saw Harlequins emerge victorious in one of the competition’s classic matches, setting up a semi-final clash with either Toulouse or Exeter. It was a remarkable triumph for the English side, who defied the odds and produced a display that will live long in the memory of rugby union fans.
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