Champions Cup
Toulouse collapses after 21-0 halftime lead against Glasgow
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Stade Toulousain suffered a harsh 28-21 defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the Champions Cup on Saturday, despite total dominance in the first half (21-0). Antoine Dupont, starting for the first time in eleven months, shone by scoring a try and assisting two others. The second half saw the Scots turn the game around under driving rain and strong winds.
The Bulls and Stormers are traveling to Europe this week with strong squads for their Champions Cup playoff matches. The Bulls face Glasgow in Scotland, while the Stormers take on Toulon in France. Coaches express optimism despite a poor historical record in European playoffs.
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On Saturday evening in England, RC Toulon secured a lackluster 31-14 win over a weak Gloucester, clinching their spot in the Champions Cup round of 16. The Varois finished second in their pool despite a dull match. They waited until the final minute to snag the offensive bonus point.
The Sharks secured a narrow 28-23 victory over English side Saracens in a Pool 1 European Rugby Champions Cup match at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi opened the scoring for the home team. The Durban franchise led 21-15 at halftime after three first-half tries.
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The Stormers, unbeaten leaders of the URC, secured a 26-17 win over Aviron Bayonnais at Jean-Dauger on Friday evening, kicking off the Champions Cup in pool 3. Missing several Springboks, the South Africans showed clinical precision and robustness against a determined Basque side hampered by absences. Despite a brief lead by the hosts, Bayonne's indiscipline sealed their loss.