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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

It's all over and Toulon hold out for a fourteen point win. David Smith was almost in for a second try in the last play after he intercepted, but as defenders closed in he himself tried to offload but was intercepted. Impressive stuff from a depleted Toulon side without a great deal of training behind them. They should feel confident enough moving forward.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Bayonne putting together some decent phases, encouraging the home support a bit but they won't have enough to rescue this game one feels.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Second try for Toulon! A clever little soccer touch from Mathieu Bastareaud pushes the ball into the try-zone for David Smith who touches down in the nick of time. Giteau confidently converts which should push the game beyond Bayonne. 29-15

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Try for Toulon!! TMO is called in to check a block from Mathieu Bastareaud but it is awarded and Matt Giteau is the man who finished it off and converted himself. Bustos hit back instantly as has been the pattern of the match. 22-15 the visitors lead.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Toulond scrum takes its first prisoner as Gert Muller is sin-binned for not dealing with the drive. Armitage lands the long-range penalty.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Second half is underway!

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Buston's kick creeps just over the bar to make it 12-12 at the break. Toulon looking a lot more dangerous but can't quite make the breakthrough yet. Bayonne will be delighted to still be in touch.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Right on the stroke of half-time and Bustos has a chance to level it.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The run of successful kicks comes to an end. Armitage's long-range effort drifts wide.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Bustos makes it 12-9. But the run of ill-discipline from both teams continues and Armitage now has a chance.