Will Trenholm’s brace was not sufficient to assist Gloucester pull off a surprising upset towards Champions Cup holders Bordeaux, as they had been compelled to accept a 36-36 draw after a dramatic contest.
George Skivington’s crew pushed the French outfit all the best way throughout a pulsating European tie at Kingsholm Stadium.
Gloucester held a 24-17 lead at half-time earlier than Trenholm crashed over twice, however a double by Louis Bielle-Biarrey salvaged a share of the spoils for visiting Bordeaux.
Bordeaux made a quick begin, with Martin Web page-Relo in a position to open the scoring within the fourth minute, however Arthur Clark produced an on the spot reply for Gloucester.
Efforts by Max Llewellyn and George Barton, both aspect of Sipili Falatea’s strive, earned the hosts a slender seven-point benefit on the break thanks to 3 profitable conversions by Barton.
Pablo Uberti levelled for Bordeaux six minutes into the second interval earlier than quick-fire tries by Trenholm had Kingsholm rocking, however Bielle-Biarry levelled within the 62nd minute and regardless of loads of territory, neither aspect might discover a profitable rating.
Edinburgh crushed by Toulon in Problem Cup opener
Edinburgh suffered a 27-17 defeat towards Toulon of their Problem Cup opener as Malvyn Jaminet scored 22 factors for the French guests.
Defences had been on high within the first half on the Hive Stadium, with two Jaminet penalties to at least one from James Grayson giving Toulon a 6-3 lead on the break.
Jaminet prolonged that benefit three minutes into the second half, amassing his personal kick earlier than changing his strive.
Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman hit again instantly for Edinburgh, with Grayson including the conversion, however Fiji worldwide Seta Tuicuvu quickly barged over and Jaminet once more added the extras.
Edinburgh refused to go away, with alternative Geordie Gwynn scoring along with his first contact earlier than Grayson transformed to maintain the hosts in rivalry.
However Toulon had the ultimate say. Baptiste Serin arrange Jaminet for one more transformed strive, whereas Piers O’Conor’s yellow card for direct contact with Jeremy Sinzelle’s head compounded Edinburgh’s distress and sealed their destiny.