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Rayasi hat-trick inspires nine-try Bordeaux in crushing win against Leicester
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.
TL;DR
- Bordeaux scored nine tries to defeat Leicester 64-14.
- Leicester was significantly weakened by the absence of several first-choice forwards.
- The article highlights the financial disparity in French club rugby, with a recent TV deal worth over £120m annually.
- Salesi Rayasi scored a hat-trick for Bordeaux.
- The win sets Bordeaux up for a quarter-final against Toulouse.
- The performance suggests a widening gap between French and English club rugby ecosystems.