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RC Toulon travel to Italy on Saturday to face Benetton Rugby at Stadio Comunale di Monigo
RC Toulon travel to Italy on Saturday to face Benetton Rugby at Stadio Comunale di Monigo, live on BT Sport. Benetton failed to score against Bath last weekend in a 23-0 defeat, while the French side held on to beat Scarlets 21-20 despite an impressive second half comeback.
· This will be the first time RC Toulon have faced Italian opposition in the Champions Cup.
· Benetton Rugby have lost their last nine against TOP 14 opposition since a four point win over Biarritz in 2011/12
· This will be Toulon’s 50th game in the competition, and they become the seventh TOP 14 club to reach this milestone.
· Benetton were the only side who failed to score a point in Round 1.
RC Toulon narrowly defeated Benetton Rugby 30-29 in a thrilling Pool 5 clash at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. - 21/10/2017 20:57
RC Toulon narrowly defeated Benetton Rugby 30-29 in a thrilling Pool 5 clash at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
- Semi Radradra gave Toulon an early lead in the opening minute but they were pegged back after an excellent Nacho Brex try.
- Francois Trinh-Duc kicked Toulon back in front but Edoardo Gori was able to score to put the Italian side four points ahead.
- Trinh-Duc put the French side back within a point before half-time, and Toulon took the lead after the interval when Tuisova broke clear to score a lovely try.
- Ian McKinley and Trinh-Duc traded penalties throughout the second half, but it was Francois who kicked the pivotal one in the 82nd minute to snatch victory from Benetton.
- Toulon host Bath in Round 3 at Stade Félix Mayol while Benetton travel to face Scarlets.
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