# Rugby: The Cheetahs suffered a narrow 29-27 defeat to French side Bayonne at the Stade Jean-Dauger in their opening round of the European Professional Club Rugby Challenge Cup. The hosts led 22-13 at the break, but a strong fightback left the Bloemfontein-side just two points behind going into the game’s final stages. However, the Cheetahs were not clinical enough to force the victory, but did secure a losing bonus point. The Cheetahs next host the Dragons at their adopted home ground, St Helen’s in Swansea, Wales, on 13 December.
Rugby: Cheetahs suffer narrow defeat against Bayonne in Challenge Cup opener