# Smith: No reason we can’t win Champions Cup

> Glasgow Warriors' coach Franco Smith says no reason they can’t win Champions Cup after beating Sale Sharks.
- Title: Smith: No reason we can’t win Champions Cup · The Rugby Paper
- Summary: Glasgow Warriors' coach Franco Smith says no reason they can’t win Champions Cup after beating Sale Sharks. Glasgow Warriors' coach Franco Smith claims no…
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- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/495284/no-reason-we-cant-win-champions-cup-says-smith
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- Published: 2026-10-18T02:59:50+00:00
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- Topics: franco smith, glasgow warriors, champions cup, sale sharks, six nations, sports
## Smith says no reason we can’t win Champions Cup
Glasgow Warriors' coach Franco Smith claims no reason they can’t win the Champions Cup after defeating Sale Sharks in their opening match.

> Could we challenge to win the Champions Cup? There’s no reason why not.
## Warriors outclass Sale Sharks
Glasgow Warriors recovered from a sluggish start to beat Sale Sharks with a bonus point in their opening match.
## Smith’s disappointment last year
Smith mentioned disappointment from losing last year due to injuries and the Six Nations season timing.

> We were really disappointed to lose last year, when we were injury-ridden, and it comes at a point in the season where we’re really challenged after the Six Nations.
## Key takeaway

Glasgow Warriors' coach Franco Smith claims no reason they can’t win the Champions Cup after defeating Sale Sharks in their opening match.