Rayasi hat-trick inspires nine-try Bordeaux in crushing win against Leicester

Bordeaux 64-14 Leicester Bégles set up Toulouse quarter-final next weekend Even at full-strength, Leicester would have struggled against the most potent attack in Europe. But without a string of first-choice forwards, including Ollie Chessum, Joe Heyes, Tommy Reffell and Nicky Smith, the result at a sun-drenched Stade Chaban-Delmas was never in doubt. So it proved as Bordeaux Bégles tore their English guests to shreds, registering nine tries to underline their status as continental champions with a 64-14 win. A quarter-final against their domestic rivals, Toulouse, will be required viewing next weekend. Continue reading...

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