Top 14 Highlights Round 15: Toulon v Stade Francais
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Toulon came from behind to edge Stade Francais 33-30 in a thrilling round 15 French Top14 encounter. Both sides went over for a single first half try and slotted a penalty to head into the break deadlocked at 10-10. An early second half penalty saw Toulon in front, but Stade Francais hit back with a try to lead 17-13. Toulon responded shortly after with a try to regain the lead, but then picked up a yellow card, with Stade Francais kicking the resulting penalty to once again level it up at 20-20 with around 20 minutes remaining. Stade Francais then crossed for their third try to hit the front, but then also picked up a yellow card, with Toulon reducing the deficit with a penalty to four points at 27-23. Stade Francais nailed a drop goal to make it a seven point ball game with around 5 minutes to play. A crazy finish ensued as Toulon gathered the restart and went over immediately for a try, but the conversion slipped wide as they trailed 30-28 with just 2 minutes to play. However, the drama was far from over as Toulon broke from deep to score their fourth try with the final play of the match to sneak the victory and break Stade Francais hearts.