Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles Secure Champions Cup Last 16 Spots with Key Wins

Toulouse edged the Sharks in Durban while Bordeaux-Bègles dominated Exeter to top their pool standings.

Toulouse defeated the Sharks 20-8 in Durban, securing their place in the Champions Cup last 16 despite challenging humid conditions.
Thomas Ramos played a pivotal role for Toulouse, contributing 10 points and a remarkable assist for Blair Kinghorn's try early in the second half.
Emmanuel Meafou scored an early try for Toulouse and was named man of the match for his impactful performance.
Bordeaux-Bègles overwhelmed Exeter 69-17 with 11 tries, including a hat-trick from Damian Penaud and doubles from Maxime Lucu and Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Both French teams are now well-positioned to host their knockout matches, with Bordeaux-Bègles leading their pool ahead of Toulouse due to their bonus-point victories.