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Champions Cup: Scarlets rekindle love affair with Europe’s elite

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Scarlets could have been dealt a kinder draw on their return to Europe’s elite.

They are in Pool 4 along with reigning champions Bordeaux-Begles who boast French stars such as 2025 Six Nations player of the tournament Louis Bielle-Biarrey and try-scoring machine Damian Penaud.

Last year’s beaten finalists Northampton Saints are also in the pool, along with French Top 14 side Pau and Saturday’s opponents Bristol.

But Peel said “you take what you’re given”.

“If you look at all the pools, they’re all pretty difficult, it’s about momentum. Home ties are important obviously in any European competition and it starts here on Saturday.”

Peel added the the Anglo-Welsh rivalry adds to the occasion.

“Being involved in big European games against English opposition always adds a bit of spice,” he said.

“We were lucky to go to Gloucester last year [in the Challenge Cup] with a lot of fans and likewise I hope Bristol bring a lot of fans here because it creates that atmosphere and rivalry.

“Bristol’s DNA is to run the ball and it’s about us imprinting ourselves on them as well, it’s going to be a good contest, I’m sure.”


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