Michalak misses with a drop-goal effort. Toulouse fail to clear their lines well however and Toulon now have a good attacking position and a numerical advantage.

Good response from Toulouse to going down a man and they put together their best passage of the match earning a penalty to the right of the posts. Jano Vermaak took on the responsability in the absence of sin-binned Barraque but doesn't look comfortable at all there and misses. Still 12-0 the score.

PENALTY TOULON. A telling break from Virgile Bruni straight through the centre of the Toulouse defence was eventually halted by Jean-Pascal Barraque underneath his own posts. The fly-half made no attempt to roll away however and was penalised and a yellow card was also issued. 12-0 the score.

Pressure and intensity being brought by Toulon is phenomenal, not allowing Toulouse any time to put together some passages of play.

PENALTY TOULON. Barraque continues his impressive start, extending his sides lead to 9-0. Toulon will be delighted with their opening 20 minutes or so.

PENALTY TOULON. Good work from Frederic Michalak at the break down and then a great kick chase from Wallaby Drew Mitchell gives Michalak the chance to double his sides lead from half-way and he obliges. 6-0 the score.

At the third opportunity Barraque decides to try his luck from the tee but his kick from about 45 metres out drifts to the right and wide of the posts.

Toulouse are playing into a strong wind in this first half and early on have already turned down 2 shots at goal when they normally would opt for the posts. Instead they opt for the corner and both times Barraque tries to go to the air but neither producing any results.

Bad blow for Toulouse with number 8 Louis Picamoles forced off early on, replaced by Gillian Galan.

PENALTY TOULON. The visiting pack take a scrum against the head putting Toulouse on the back foot and soon a penalty is awarded for off-side. Jean-Pascal Barraque makes no mistake from straight in front. 3-0 Toulon.