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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

TRY TOULON. A fourth from the home team and this time it's the man who has been conducting their attacks, out-half Matt Giteau who crosses for the score that puts them in a bonus point position. He can't convert but he sends them in at the break leading 27-7.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

TRY TOULON. The home side well and truly dominating now as centre Mathieu Bastareaud get's over for his side's third! Brilliant team move with the big French international finishing it off. Giteau adds the extras, 22-7 they lead.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

TRY TOULON. David Smith is the man at the bottom of the pile and it's deemed that the ball was grounded! Giteau can't convert but the lead is now 15-7.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Massive pressure coming now from Toulon as their numerical advantage is certainly telling. TMO called in now on a possible try.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Second yellow in as many minutes for La Rochelle as prop Thomas Synaeghal is the recipient following a cynical foul.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Major blow for La Rochelle as flanker Kevin Gourdon is sent to the line for 10 minutes following a series of infringements. A big 10 minutes ahead as La Rochelle will look to make sure their strong start isn't wiped out.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

PENALTY TOULON. Giteau kicks his side in front for the first time after offside is called against La Rochelle. 10-7 they lead.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

TRY TOULON. Following their first bit of built up possession and pressure Toulon manage to strike back through flanker Virgile Bruni. Armitage made the break and like all good open-sides, Bruni was on in hand in support to finish the move. Giteau converts and it's 7-7.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Toulon now starting to get it together and putting together a few phases.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Toulon not settling into the game at all. Drew Mitchell goes straight to touch and when they do get the ball back , Matt Giteau knocks on.