Toulouse tamed Munster and finished second in their group in the Champions Cup

With skill by Munster’s Ernst Wallon, Stade Toulousin ended up being forced (20-16) on Sunday in their last Champions Cup group stage match. He will be awarded the South African Bulls franchise in the Round of 16 in the spring.

Match: 20 – 16put under the pressure of Stade Rochelle, Bonus winner at Northampton the day before (13-31), Toulouse had to win an attacking bonus against Munster to regain first place in Group B. But the Irish province did not present themselves so easily. And Antoine Dupont’s teammates had to fight hard to ensure victory.

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After a successful start to the match, punctuated by a nice attempt from Juan Cruz Malla at the end of the line (eighth), Toulousan was gradually crowded out by the aggressive and unrestrained Munstermen. John Hodnett in power (31st), then Tadhg Beirne after sublime teamwork (49th overall), let the Red Army choirs sing their cheer: at the hour mark, it was Munster who led by two points (14-16).

Then the attackers of Toulouse took matters into their own hands, and Captain Dupont surrounded them. A stunning voice allowed forward Melvin Gaminet (5/6) to show off his sharpshooter skills (73rd) at the end of the match. And Toulouse ended up quietly winning the presidency. Second in Group B, Ugo Mola’s players are guaranteed to make it to a potential quarter-finalist. In the Round of 16, they will challenge South African franchise Bulls to Ernst Wallon.

Number: 6

Gesture: a telescopic pass for Peta AhkeKicking off a great match at the Stade Toulousein, Pita Ahke distinguished herself with a classy gesture that was as beautiful as it was effective. In the eighth minute, Roman Ntamak sent it back in, the New Zealand centre-half extended a fantastic jump pass to his winger Mallia who fought off a tackle from his side in front of Shane Daly, scoring the only try of the game for Red W. black. At almost 20 meters long, Ahki’s show called for the great services of Yannick Jauzion at the time.

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