Toulon struggle to win over Bordeaux
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Frederic Michalak kicked six penalties as Toulon laboured to an 18-13 win over Bordeaux-B�gles at Mayol.
After last week's loss to Racing, Toulon were expecting a reaction, but in the end Bordeaux were well-worth their losing bonus-point, coping admirably despite spending 20 minutes a man down.
The game was very similar to Toulon's home loss to Grenoble in January, their last at Mayol, but there was to be no late interception this time around, although Metuisela Talebula almost got away in the final minute.
It was Bordeaux who made the better start, slotting an early penalty through Lio…
After last week's loss to Racing, Toulon were expecting a reaction, but in the end Bordeaux were well-worth their losing bonus-point, coping admirably despite spending 20 minutes a man down.
The game was very similar to Toulon's home loss to Grenoble in January, their last at Mayol, but there was to be no late interception this time around, although Metuisela Talebula almost got away in the final minute.
It was Bordeaux who made the better start, slotting an early penalty through Lio…
