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Stade Français begin the defence of their Challenge Cup crown in Siberia against Russian debutants Krasny Yar on Saturday. No team has ever won the Challenge Cup in consecutive seasons
Stade Français begin the defence of their Challenge Cup crown in Siberia against Russian debutants Krasny Yar on Saturday. No team has ever won the Challenge Cup in consecutive seasons, but Stade will still have the experience of Sergio Parisse who made three try assists in last season’s campaign.
Krasny Yar pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the history of club rugby when they marked their debut in European competition by stunning Challenge Cup holders Stade Francais Paris in Siberia. - 14/10/2017 12:25
Krasny Yar pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the history of club rugby when they marked their debut in European competition by stunning Challenge Cup holders Stade Francais Paris in Siberia.
- Krasny Yar are only the second Russian side to participate in the Challenge Cup.
- No team has ever retained the Challenge Cup.
- Stade led 12-5 at one stage, but Krasny Yar rallied superbly to pull 24-12 in front just before half-time.
- Russia flanker Viktor Gresev was the home hero with two tries.
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