Botha, Giteau lead Toulon's charge

Two-time defending champions Toulon welcome back veterans Bakkies Botha and Matt Giteau for a European Champions Cup quarterfinal against Wasps this weekend, the latest step in their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive continental title.


Springbok enforcer Botha returns after recovering from a broken finger, while Wallaby playmaker Giteau will start in the midfield in his comeback from a groin operation.


Two big names that coach Bernard Laporte will be happy to see back after an untimely 24-34 defeat by Toulouse in Top 14 action last weekend.


Laporte was left seething after …

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