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[Source: BBC]
A late Bayonne penalty denied Scarlets an opening-round victory in the European Challenge Cup.
Ioan Lloyd nudged the visitors ahead for the first time on 74 minutes at a wet and windswept Stade Jean Dauger.
But Italian referee Gianluca Gnecchi reversed a penalty moments later after Archer Holtz’ reaction to foul play and replacement fly-half Joris Segonds struck the winning kick.
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It was a tough call on Australian prop Holtz who had otherwise impressed on his club debut, including a try-saving tackle.
But it was even harsher on Scarlets who looked on course for only a second win in France over the past ten years.
Until then they had given a masterclass in defence, discipline and determination to keep it a one-point game.
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