Toulon overrun by stunning Bordeaux comeback
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Bordeaux egles have staged an almighty comeback to record a 28-23 victory over defending Top 14 champions Toulon at the Stade Chaban Delmas.
The hosts scored three unanswered tries after trailing 20-9, with Metuisela Talebula picking up a double, as they kept themselves in the hunt for a playoffs berth.
Tries to Josua Tuisova and Maxime Mermoz had seen Toulon dominate the first half before a mix-up between Delon Armitage and Sébastien Tillous-Borde allowed Bordeaux's Hugh Chalmers to cross just before half-time.
Talebula's double then fired Bordeaux into the lead with 25 minutes to p…