Toulouse defeated the Hollywoodbets Sharks 20-8 in a hard-fought Investec Champions Cup match at Kings Park, with the French side securing its spot in the Round of 16.

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Full-Time Stats

Tries:

• Sharks: 1
• Toulouse: 2

Territory:

• Sharks: 31%
• Toulouse: 69%

Possession:

• Sharks: 53%
• Toulouse: 47%

Turnovers Lost:

• Sharks: 21
• Toulouse: 19

Tackles Made:

• Sharks: 91
• Toulouse: 107

Tackle Completion %:

• Sharks: 80%
• Toulouse: 86%

Line Breaks:

• Sharks: 2
• Toulouse: 8

End Of Game: Toulouse Defeats Sharks

Final: Toulouse 20, Sharks 8

Antoine Dupont kicks it into touch to end the game. Dupont was unbelievable in his first match in the Southern Hemisphere since 2017. 

Toulouse secures its spot in the Round of 16 of the Champions Cup. 

Emmanuel Meafou Named Player Of The Match - 78'

Toulouse 20, Sharks 8

Meafou broke open the game with an impressive close-range try. 

Closer Look At Julius Try

THE BOOGEYMAN! Jurenzo Julius is a one-man bomb squad as he shreds Toulouse to bring his team right back into the match in Durban! 🦈#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/xFr7F2Wuqn

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10 Minutes To Go - 71'

Toulouse 20, Sharks 8

The Sharks need to put some points on the board if they hope to keep their Champions Cup campaign alive. 

Sharks' Jurenzo Julius Scores Try! 67'

Toulouse 20, Sharks 8

Julius breaks away for a try, and the Sharks surge back into the game. 

Jordan Hendrikse misses the conversion. 

Antoine Dupont Has Been Everywhere - 65'

Toulouse 20, Sharks 3

Dupont has the ability to be almost overlooked at times, but the French maestro has been all over the field this afternoon. 

He also never looks like he runs out of energy, despite other players dropping like flies in this humidity. 

Durban Weather

The humidity in Durban has been an issue this game, with the ball looking like a bar of soap at times. 

Temperature:

• 80°F (27°C)
• Feels Like: 89°F (32°C)

Humidity:

• 83%

Wind:

• S 6 mph (9.7 km/h)

Closer Look At Kinghorn Try

Thomas Ramos ➡️ Blair Kinghorn 😎

Simply outrageous from the Toulouse outside backs as they take a commanding lead in Durban!#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/oeaRb22Kpb

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) January 11, 2025

Blair Kinghorn Scores Try!

Toulouse 20, Sharks 3

Kinghorn finally puts it across the line. He'd had multiple chances throughout the game but often lost the ball. 

Ramos converts the kick. 

Toulouse Comes Out Firing On All Cylinders

Toulouse looks revived after halftime and immediately has made in-roads into the Sharks 22m area. 

Toulouse inevitably loses it, as the ball slips out, but the French side looks strong early in the second half. 

Second Half Begins - 40'

Toulouse 13, Sharks 3

This game is a must-win for the Sharks, if they want to make it to the Round of 16. 

Scoring Recap

• 42': Penalty Kick – Thomas Ramos (Stade Toulousain) slots a penalty.
• 35': Penalty Kick – Thomas Ramos (Stade Toulousain) adds another penalty.
• 13': Penalty Kick – Jordan Hendrikse (Sharks) kicks a penalty goal. 
• 10': Conversion – Thomas Ramos (Stade Toulousain) kicks conversion. 
• 9': Try – Emmanuel Meafou (Stade Toulousain) scores a try.

Halftime Stats

Tries:

• Sharks: 0
• Toulouse: 1

Territory:

• Sharks: 34%
• Toulouse: 66%

Possession:

• Sharks: 55%
• Toulouse: 45%

Turnovers Lost:

• Sharks: 12
• Toulouse: 12

Tackles Made:

• Sharks: 42
• Toulouse: 67

Tackle Completion %:

• Sharks: 74%
• Toulouse: 85%

Line Breaks:

• Sharks: 0
• Toulouse: 5

Halftime: Toulouse Lead

Toulouse 13, Sharks 3, 

Both teams head into the locker room, with the French side having shown more in the first half. 

It's certainly not out of hand for the Durban squad. 

Dupont Steals, Amazing Run - 42'

Toulouse 13, Sharks 3

Dupont nearly scores single-handedly as he takes it from the Sharks and goes all the way to the home team's 22m line. 

Dupont's effort should be rewarded with three more points for the French side before halftime. 

Ramos Converts Penalty Goal

Toulouse 10, Sharks 3

As a result of the penalty against the Sharks from the extracurriculars, Thomas Ramos puts it through the uprights. 

Toulouse up seven with a few minutes until halftime. 

Teams In Dust-Up - 34'

Toulouse Buildup Is Thing Of Beauty

Toulouse nearly scores after a brilliant kick pass from Ramos to Lebel, who is unable to stay out of bounds. 

Sharks will have a lineout. 

Players Having Trouble Holding Ball - 26'

Toulouse 7, Sharks 3

Blair Kinghorn was the latest victim of the high humidity in Durban, South Africa, as the ball slipped out right around the 5m line. 

Players have had trouble keeping ahold of the ball on both sides. 

Closer Look At Meafou Try

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Hard-Fought Match - 24'

Toulouse 7, Sharks 3

The match has been grueling so far, with both teams making great plays, yet it's still a low-scoring affair.

Fifteen minutes until halftime. 

Toulouse Has Sharks Pinned - 17'

Toulouse has the Hollywoodbets Sharks pinned inside their 22m area currently. 

Blair Kinghorn kicked ahead and nearly scored, but he was unable to retake possession. 

Stoppage in play.

Jordan Hendrikse Kicks Penalty Goal - 13'

Toulouse 7, Sharks 3

Sharks put up their first points, trying to keep up with Stade Toulousain. 

Meafou Scores Try For Toulouse! 9'

Toulouse 7, Sharks 0

The French are on the board early, as Ramos converts the kick.

Sharks Inside 22m Area - 5'

Sharks make in-roads as they try to put the first points on the board. 

Sharks With Great Build Up Early - 2'

Sharks nearly have a chance to score, but the ball goes through the hands of Sharks player Emmanuel Tshituka and out of bounds. 

Match Begins - 0'

Sharks 0, Toulouse 0

Sharks kick off to Toulouse, and we are underway. 

Five Minutes Until Gametime

CHAMPIONS! They have the Eiffel Tower and we have an eyeful of POWER! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #InvestecChampionsCup #SHAvTOU pic.twitter.com/p0zRhWESRA

— The Sharks (@SharksRugby) January 11, 2025

Dupont Hasn't Played In Southern Hemisphere Since 2017

Antoine Dupont will be playing his first game in the Southern Hemisphere since France played South Africa in a 2017 test match. 

Dupont came off the bench in a 37-15 loss to South Africa.

Man on a mission 🫡 pic.twitter.com/W3y9KmB76S

— Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain) January 11, 2025

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Kolisi + Dupont Coin Toss 👀

Coin toss ✅ #InvestecChampionsCup #SHAvTOU pic.twitter.com/V7Po3S7sn2

— The Sharks (@SharksRugby) January 11, 2025

Catch Up With Last Round's Highlights

Need a refresher? Catch up by watching Toulouse vs. Exeter Chiefs and Leicester vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks from Round 2. 

Kings Park Is Going To Show Up Today

Dans l’arène 🏟️🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/uOxCMf9hgm

— Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain) January 11, 2025

Toulouse Rugby Ready For Sharks

6️⃣⭐️ pic.twitter.com/4MokPnEeOj

— Stade Toulousain (@StadeToulousain) January 11, 2025

One Hour Until Kickoff

We're about an hour out from the Stade Toulousain vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks kickoff. 

Hollywoodbets Sharks Vs. Toulouse Kickoff Time

The match kicks off at 10:15 a.m. ET on Jan. 11 at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa. 

Hollywoodbets Sharks Lineup

1. Ox Nche
2. Bongi Mbonambi
3. Vincent Koch
4. Corne Rahl
5. Jason Jenkins
6. Phepsi Buthelezi
7. Emmanuel Tshituka
8. Siya Kolisi
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Jordan Hendrikse
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Francois Venter
13. Ethan Hooker
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Hakeem Kunene

Substitutes: 16. Dylan Richardson, 17. Ruan Dreyer, 18. Trevor Nyakane, 19. Jeandre Labuschagne, 20. Vincent Tshituka, 21. Nick Hatton, 22. Bradley Davids, 23. Jurenzo Julius

Toulouse Rugby Lineup

1. Rodrigue Neti
2. Peato Mauvaka
3. Dorian Aldegheri
4. Thibaud Flament
5. Emmanuel Meafou
6. Francois Cros
7. Anthony Jelonch
8. Jack Willis
9. Antoine Dupont
10. Romain Ntamack
11. Matthis Lebel
12. Santiago Chocobares
13. Pierre-Louis Barassi
14. Blair Kinghorn
15. Thomas Ramos

Substitutes: 16. Julien Marchand, 17. Cyril Baille, 18. Joel Merkler, 19. Joshua Brennan, 20. Leo Banos, 21. Paul Graou, 22. Juan Cruz Mallia, 23. Ange Capuozzo

Investec Champions Cup 2025 Round 3 Schedule

All Times Eastern

• Glasgow Warriors vs. Racing 92, Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 3 p.m., Scotstoun Stadium
• DHL Stormers vs. Sale Sharks, Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 8 a.m., DHL Stadium
• Exeter Chiefs vs. Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 10:15 AM, Sandy Park
• Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Stade Toulousain, Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 10:15 a.m., Hollywoodbets Kings Park
• Munster Rugby vs. Saracens, Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m., Thomond Park
• Stade Francais Paris vs. Northampton Saints, Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m., Stade Jean Bouin
• Leicester Tigers vs. Ulster Rugby, Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 3 p.m., Mattioli Woods Welford Road
• Castres Olympique vs. Vodacom Bulls, Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 3 p.m., Stade Pierre-Fabre
• RC Toulon vs. Harlequins, Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 8 a.m., Stade Felix Mayol
• Stade Rochelais vs. Leinster Rugby, Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 10:15 a.m., Stade Marcel Deflandre
• Bristol Bears vs. Benetton Rugby, Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 10:15 a.m., Ashton Gate
• Bath Rugby vs. ASM Clermont Auvergne, Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 12:30 p.m., The Rec

Investec Champions Cup Weekends

• Round 1 – 6/7/8 December 2024
• Round 2 – 13/14/15 December 2024
• Round 3 – 10/11/12 January 2025
• Round 4 – 17/18/19 January 2025
• Round of 16 – 4/5/6 April 2025
• Quarter-finals – 11/12/13 April 2025
• Semi-finals – 2/3/4 May 2025
• 2025 Investec Champions Cup final – Saturday, May 24, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

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When Does The 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup Begin? When Is The Champions Cup Final?

The Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup begin Dec. 6, and the four-round pool-play action ends Jan. 19, 2025. The Round of 16 starts on April 4, while the quarterfinals are April 11-13. The semifinals are May 2-4. 

The EPCR Championships weekend is in Cardiff, Wales, at Principality Stadium. There are championship games on May 23 (EPCR Challenge Cup) and May 24 (Investec Champions Cup). 

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