Glasgow Stuns Sale in Champions Cup Opener, Stormers Edge Bayonne in Thriller
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Glasgow Warriors made a statement in their Champions Cup opener, securing a bonus-point 26-21 victory over Sale Sharks in a closely contested match. The Scots overcame a slow start to take control, with tries from Gregor Hiddleston and Rory Darge giving them a 12-14 halftime lead. Kyle Steyn and Stafford McDowall sealed the win with two more tries, but Marius Louw's late score earned Sale a losing bonus point. In another Champions Cup match, the Stormers edged Bayonne 26-17 in a tense encounter. The South African side, led by Paul De Villiers' late try, showed resilience in the face of a Bayonne comeback. The visitors took an early lead through Imad Khan, but Federico Mori's try and a trio of penalties from Clinton Swart gave them a 16-5 halftime advantage. Bayonne fought back in the second half, but the Stormers ultimately emerged victorious, securing a crucial win in Pool 3.
