Stormers lose 28–27 to Toulon in Champions Cup round of 16

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The Stormers suffered a 28-27 defeat to Toulon in the round of 16 of the European Champions Cup at Stade Felix Mayol in southern France. Toulon capitalized better on opportunities, scoring four tries to the Stormers' three. A late lunge for the line by Marcel Theunissen was ruled inconclusive.

The Stormers fell to a persistent Toulon side at Stade Felix Mayol in southern France during the knockout stage of Europe's premier club rugby competition on Friday.

Toulon secured a 28-27 victory by outscoring the visitors four tries to three, advancing to the quarter-finals.

Heartbreak came in the final play when Marcel Theunissen's lunge for the tryline was deemed inconclusive by officials.

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