RC Vannes started like a house on fire and dominated most of the match against Gloucester Rugby, securing a 43-19 bonus point win.
RC Vannes benefitted from their home crowd and it was immediately apparent with Enzo Benmegal scoring within the first minute of the tie.
Michael Ruru joined in with his first two minutes later before Chris Harris got one back for the visitors after four minutes of play in the first half.
Ruru then sealed his double before the 10-minute mark to take his side to a 19-7 lead at the halftime break.
The first-half foundations laid by RC Vannes proved a vital springboard for an impressive second-half performance.
Scoring six minutes after the restart, Enzo Benmegal started the festivities in the second 40 before two tries for the visitors got Gloucester back into the tie.
RC Vannes then put their foot down through a Karl Chateau try just past the hour mark before Cyril Blanchard put the icing on the cake for the French side. RC Vannes, securing a 43-19 win over Gloucester Rugby.
Scorers:
RC Vannes: Tries: Enzo Benmegal, Michael Ruru (2), Enzo Benmegal, Karl Chateau, Cyril Blanchard. Conversions: Maxime Lafage (5). Penalty: Maxime Lafage.
Gloucester Rugby: Tries: Chris Harris, Gareth Blackmore, Jacob Morris. Conversions: George Barton, Rory Taylor.
Teams
RC Vannes: 15. Paul Surano, 14. Enzo Benmegal, 13. Robin Taccola, 12. Tani Vili, 11. Romaric Camou, 10. Maxime Lafage, 9. Michael Ruru, 8. Sione Kalamafoni, 7. Francisco Gorrissen (c), 6. Karl Chateau, 5. Timothe Mezou, 4. Anton Bresler, 3. Simon Bourgeois, 2. Theo Beziat, 1. Mako Vunipola. Replacements: 16. Cyril Blanchard, 17. Charlesty Berguet, 18. Santiago Medrano, 19. Eric Marks, 20. Fabrice Metz, 21. Simon Augry, 22. Jules Lebail, 23. Inaki Ayarza.
Gloucester Rugby: 15. Ioan Jones, 14. Jacob Morris, 13. Chris Harris (c), 12. Seb Atkinson, 11. Jack Reeves, 10. George Barton, 9. Charlie Chapman, 8. Albert Tuisue, 7. Harry Taylor, 6. Danny Eite, 5. Cameron Jordan, 4. Freddie Clarke, 3. Kirill Gotovtsev, 2. Morgan Nelson, 1. Mayco Vivas. Replacements: 16. Gareth Blackmore, 17. Archie McArthur, 18. Alfie Petch, 19. Deian Gwynne, 20. Caio James, 21. Caolan Englefield, 22. Rory Taylor, 23. Jack Cotgreave.
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