Tuisova crashes it up

Strong maul from Toulon and a side entry gives them the penalty, Belleau sets up the lineout

Hodgson restarts and Toulon get a drive going

What a start for the hosts

Newcastle are charged down and Taofifenua gathers to get Toulon off to the perfect start

Toulon get the match underway

The sides are out on the field, kickoff is just moments away

Toulon and the Newcastle Falcons will look to put their domestic woes aside as they clash in the opening round of the European Rugby Champions Cup. Both sides are struggling in their local leagues, with Toulon languishing in 12th position in the Top 14 and the Newcastle Falcons rock bottom of the Premiership.