Charlie Sharples at the double as Bordeaux Begles are beaten
RUGGED Gloucester stretched their unbeaten streak to seven with a hard-fought victory over Bordeaux at Kingsholm last night.
The Cherry and Whites made heavy weather of the second half against their French Top 14 opponents, but held firm for another victory.
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Gloucester Rugby v Bordeaux-Begles (1)
Charlie Sharples' brace and scores for Will James and Billy Twelvetrees ensured Gloucester secured the try bonus-point by half-time.
But the stubborn Frenchmen hit back after the break, claiming the second-half's only score through flanker Gauthier Gibouin.
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Nigel Davies' men slipped from their first-half pace after the turnaround – but still they ground out victory.
Two wins from two Amlin Challenge Cup contests: now Gloucester can look forward to the return of the Premiership when they host Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm on Saturday, October 27
Comments
by StanFromGlaws
Sunday, October 21 2012, 10:38AM
“Cowan will be the starting scrum half in the important games when he is fit. The other two will be fighting it out as his back up and to start the LV= Cup games.”
by Roon77
Friday, October 19 2012, 6:42AM
“One skied box kick from Cowan but otherwise he, once again, oozed class.”