Damian Penaud's Double Hat-Trick Leads Bordeaux to 66-12 Victory Over Sharks in Champions Cup

Jan 19, 2025, 03:00 PM

Damian Penaud scored a record-breaking six tries, achieving a double hat-trick for Union Bordeaux-Bègles in their Investec Champions Cup match against the Sharks, leading to a decisive 66-12 victory at Stade Chaban-Delmas. This performance not only secured Bordeaux's top spot in Pool 1 but also ended the Sharks' hopes of advancing to the knockout stages of the tournament. Penaud's scoring spree included three tries in each half, showcasing his pivotal role in Bordeaux's dominant display. The Sharks, who needed a win or a close loss to progress, were unable to score after the eighth minute, highlighting the overwhelming performance by Bordeaux. The match saw Bordeaux scoring a total of 10 tries, with Penaud's contribution being 174 meters gained, 6 defenders beaten, 5 clean breaks, 4 offloads, 10 passes, a 75% tackle success rate, 1 turnover won, and 2 missed tackles.