Champions Cup LIVE: Toulouse vs Sale after Stormers beat Leicester Tigers - The Latest
Live Reporting
By Steve Mather and Alvin McCaig
Toulouse 21-0 Sale
The match is heating up at the Stade Ernest Wallon, with Toulouse leading 21-0 against Sale. Here's a breakdown of the action:
- Hooker's Pick-up: Nathan Jibulu from Sale picks up a loose ball and launches a pass to Thomas Ramos, who is sent cartwheeling backwards by the power. But when Jibulu is tackled, Jack Willis takes over as the turnover machine, securing possession for Toulouse.
- Toulouse's Dominance: Toulouse is working hard to secure the bonus point before halftime. They're aiming to extend their lead before the break.
Munster vs Castres
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Toulouse's Fortress
- The home fans are in full voice at the Stade Ernest Wallon, a rugby-loving city. The atmosphere is electric.
Toulouse's Dominance Continues
- Toulouse looks to be scoring again, but Sale manages to disrupt the maul, resulting in a goal-line drop-out for Toulouse.
Converted Try: Toulouse 21-0 Sale
- Antoine Dupont showcases his magic, starting and finishing a breathless passage of play. Despite the pressure, he glides away from danger, kicks infield, and sets up Matthis Lebel for Toulouse's third try.
Toulouse 14-0 Sale
- Julien Marchand scores Toulouse's second try, and Thomas Ramos ensures a seven-point gain with a successful conversion.
Try Review: Toulouse 7-0 Sale
- The referee, Andrew Brace, reviews a potential try by Toulouse, but it's ultimately ruled out by the TMO.
Toulouse's Pressure
- Sale survives another Toulouse onslaught, but it results in a penalty kick for Toulouse.
Surprise Option
- Antoine Dupont attempts a surprise cross-field kick, but Sale is prepared. However, they give away a line-out close to their own line, leading to another Sale penalty.
Munster vs Castres (Continued)
- Converted Try: Munster 7-10 Castres
- Craig Casey scores for Munster, who badly needed a try. Jack Crowley converts with ease.
Toulouse's Full Flow
- Toulouse is in full flow, and their forward play is a sight to behold. Sale concedes a penalty.
Sale's Pressure
- Sale exerts significant pressure, but ultimately leaves empty-handed after a line-out goes awry. Toulouse's defense shines.
Dupont's Last-Ditch Tackle
- Sale's Gus Warr is close to scoring, but Antoine Dupont makes a textbook try-saving tackle, taking his legs away just in time.
Toulouse's Infringement
- Another Toulouse infringement leads to a Sale corner kick. They choose to kick instead of punting early.
Converted Try: Toulouse 7-0 Sale
- Emmanuel Meafou scores for Toulouse, and Thomas Ramos converts, making it a challenging game for Sale.
Big Hit and Penalty
- Blair Kinghorn delivers a big hit, and Toulouse quickly wins a penalty. Jack Willis is in vintage form.
