Overview

• Toulouse defeated Sale Sharks 38-15 in the Champions Cup Round of 16, with a dominant second-half performance after a challenging start.
• The match saw tries from Francois Cros, Julien Marchand, Ange Capuozzo, and Guillaume Gramont, showcasing Toulouse's attacking depth.
• A 40-minute delay occurred before kickoff due to a parachutist landing on the stadium roof, though it did not affect the outcome.
• Toulouse will face Toulon in the quarter-finals, joining Bordeaux-Bègles, Castres, and Toulon to make up a strong French presence in the last eight.
• Sale Sharks showed promise in the first half, even taking the lead briefly, but struggled to match Toulouse's pace and power in the second half.