Late tries give Toulon the edge in clash of the French giants playing catch-up

By SAM JACKSON
Toulon …38pts
Tries: Penalty try 31 Lakafia 47, Monribot 71, Nakosi 76
Conversions: Penalty try 31, Belleau 47, 71
Penalties: Belleau 5, 17, 44, 59
Montpellier…28pts
Tries: Immelman 37, Steyn 56, Nagusa 78, 80
Conversions: Pienaar 37, 56, 78, 80
TWO late tries from Jean Monribot and Filipo Nakosi wrestled Toulon away from the edge of defeat to down Montpellier.
Both sides were playing catch-up following Edinburgh’s win on Friday which left the Scottish side six points clear of Montpellier and ten ahead of Toulon going into this clash.
Anthony Belleau opene...

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