Toulouse Defeats Sharks 20-8 in Champions Cup

Toulouse secured a 20-8 victory over the Sharks in Durban, showcasing their dominance in the Investec Champions Cup match. Despite a spirited second-half performance from the Sharks, highlighted by a late try from Jurenzo Julius, Toulouse's early tries from Emmanuel Meafou and Blair Kinghorn, along with the kicking prowess of Thomas Ramos, sealed the win. Toulouse maintained 69% territory control and capitalized on the Sharks' handling errors amid humid conditions. The victory keeps Toulouse at the top of Pool 1, while the Sharks face an uphill battle to qualify for the knockout stages. Both teams struggled with handling under the conditions, but Toulouse's tactical discipline ultimately prevailed. Emmanuel Meafou was named Player of the Match for his performance.