Champions Cup round-up: French leaders flex muscles as Bordeaux, Toulouse shine on road

Exeter's miserable season continued as they were left on the verge of elimination after suffering a record Champions Cup defeat as Bordeaux-Begles destroyed them 69-17 at Sandy Park

SANDY WORK: Bordeaux Begles players celebrate following the Investec Champions Cup match at Sandy Park, Exeter. Pic: Steven Paston/PA Wire.

The Top 14 frontrunners took domestic form back to Champions Cup duty as Bordeaux-Begles and Toulouse took complete command of Pool 1 with impressive road victories.

Exeter's miserable season continued as they were left on the verge of elimination after suffering a record Investec Champions Cup defeat as Bordeaux-Begles destroyed them 69-17 at Sandy Park.