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Toulouse Advances to Champions Cup Semi-Finals with Ramos' Last-Minute Penalty

Thomas Ramos redeemed earlier misses by securing a dramatic 21-18 victory over Toulon, setting up a semi-final clash with Bordeaux-Bègles.

Ramos kicked Toulouse into a seventh successive Champions Cup semi-final
Melvyn Jaminet and Thomas Ramos have both started at full-back for France in the past 12 months

Overview

  • Toulouse defeated Toulon 21-18 in the Champions Cup quarter-finals, with a decisive penalty by Thomas Ramos in the 81st minute.
  • Ramos overcame three earlier missed penalty attempts to deliver the game-winning kick under immense pressure.
  • Toulouse scored two tries through Jack Willis and Pita Ahki, while Toulon's Melvyn Jaminet contributed all of his team's points through six penalties.
  • Wet conditions and strict officiating led to handling errors and disallowed tries, shaping a tense and physical contest.
  • Toulouse will face Bordeaux-Bègles in the semi-finals, while Leinster and Northampton prepare for the other semi-final matchup.