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Kingsholm will rock for Bordeaux, says Barton

■By GARY FITZGERALD Blast: Gloucester full-back George Barton. Insets: Ben Redshaw, top, and Santi Carreras PICTURES: Getty Images GEORGE Barton believes a rocking Kingsholm will provide the ideal energy-fuelled base for Gloucester to launch a major Champions Cup bid. The…

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:59 AM

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George Barton expects an energetic Kingsholm atmosphere to drive Gloucester's Champions Cup match against Bordeaux.
Gloucester will host French club Bordeaux on Friday night.
Barton aims to carry Gloucester's strong Premiership momentum directly into the European campaign.

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Gloucester full-back George Barton believes a vibrant Kingsholm crowd will supply the energy needed to launch the club's Champions Cup campaign. Gloucester is preparing to host French club Bordeaux on Friday night in what is anticipated to be a fast-paced fixture.

Barton highlighted that the squad aims to translate the momentum and excitement from their strong start in the Premiership into European competition. The match features two teams recognized for high-octane playing styles as European action gets underway.

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Kingsholm will rock for Bordeaux, says Barton

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