The Argentines stood out in the round of 16 of the Champions Cup

The Argentines stood out in the round of 16 of the Champions Cup

The decisive stage of the Champions Cupthe largest club competition in Europe, which once again has a significant participation of players from The Pumas and other Argentines who work in the old continent.

On Friday Northampton opened the round of 16 with a 49-41 victory against Castres. The next day, Toulon had to make an effort to beat Stormers 28-27 with all the magic of Thomas Albornoz what contributed three conversions but it was key with two assists to build your team’s victory. The opening had the company of Juan Ignacio Brex in the center of the field against the South Africans.

In another of the matches that were played in the European afternoon, the Bath of Santiago Carreraswho started as a fullback, defeated Saracens 31-22 at the Recreation Ground. Lucio Cinti and Juan Martín González (injured) were not on the visiting team.

Later, Toulouse did not forgive Bristol anything. With the entry of Santiago Chocobarsthe Gauls beat the English 59-26, who had Benjamin Grondona and Matias Moroni. At the same time, Glasgow beat the Bulls 25-21.

In the continuity of the day, Rodrigo Isgró, Guido Petti and Pedro Delgado They were initially involved in Harlequins’ 26-17 defeat against Sale Sharks, while, on Sunday, Joaquin Moro He was present in the third line of Leicester that lost by a landslide 64-14 in its visit to the last champion, Bordeaux.

This is how the round of 16 of the Champions Cup will be played

Friday the 3rd

Northampton Saints 49-41 Castres Olympique

Saturday 4

Bath 31-22 Saracens
Toulon 28-27 Stormers
Glasgow Warriors 25-21 Bulls
Toulouse 59-26 Bristol Bears
Harlequins 17-26 Sale Sharks

Sunday 5

Bordeaux 64-14 Leicester Tigers
Leinster 49-31 Edinburgh