Toulon claims Euro Cup hat-trick
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Australia wing Drew Mitchell's brilliant late try ensured Toulon became the first club to win three successive European titles as they beat French rivals Clermont 24-18 in a thrilling Champions Cup final at Twickenham.
Clermont were 11-3 up midway through the first half yet turned round with Toulon leading 16-11 after Leigh Halfpenny's remorseless boot and a converted try by Mathieu Bastareaud saw the champions into the lead.
But Nick Abendanon's converted try for Clermont just after the hour cut Toulon's lead to a point only for Mitchell to have the last word.
Toulon and Wales ful…
Clermont were 11-3 up midway through the first half yet turned round with Toulon leading 16-11 after Leigh Halfpenny's remorseless boot and a converted try by Mathieu Bastareaud saw the champions into the lead.
But Nick Abendanon's converted try for Clermont just after the hour cut Toulon's lead to a point only for Mitchell to have the last word.
Toulon and Wales ful…
