Top 14 Highlights: Bordeaux Bègles vs Lyon

A strong second half from hosts Bordeaux saw them claim a 35-13 win over Lyon in round 8 of the French Top 14. Lyon opened the scoring with an early penalty, but Bordeaux hit back shortly after with the games first try to lead 5-3. Bordeaux would add a penalty to take a narrow 8-3 lead into the halftime break. The sides traded early second half penalties before Lyon picked up a yellow card for a dangerous tackle, with the resulting penalty extending Bordeaux's advantage to 14-6. Bordeaux had really gained the ascendency and crossed for two tries in quick succession to storm into a 28-6 lead. Lyon went over for their first try inside the final 10 minutes, but Bordeaux snatched back their try scoring bonus point with their fourth score with the final play of the match.