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Toulouse edge past Sharks, Bordeaux-Begles hammer Exeter in Champions Cup

Vincent Koch takes on Peato Mauvaka
Vincent Koch takes on Peato MauvakaČTK / imago sportfotodienst / ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Darren

France full-back Thomas Ramos (29) starred as holders Toulouse edged the Sharks 20-8 in Durban to reach the Champions Cup last 16 as Bordeaux-Begles also advanced in convincing fashion.

Ramos kicked 10 points and set-up a try in humid conditions in South Africa in the six-time champions' penultimate group game in Pool 1.

Despite Toulouse's hard-fought win over Siya Kolisi's side, Bordeaux-Begles top the standings after hammering 2020's champions Exeter 69-17 in England.

Both French outfits are odds on to claim home games in the next round on April 4-6.

At Kings Park, Toulouse led 13-3 at the break in a game billed as a re-run of 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Toulouse's Antoine Dupont was France captain two years ago with the Sharks' No 8 Kolisi skippering eventual winners South Africa.

France lock Emmanuel Meafou powered over after a Dupont pop pass, and eight points from Ramos' boot gave the visitors the lead at half-time.

Three minutes after the interval Ramos showed his class in setting up Scotland winger Blair Kinghorn with a smooth out the back door pass.

Ramos added the touchline conversion before centre Jurenzo Julius claimed a 67th consolation for the Sharks.

In Exeter, France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey continued his good form this season crossing twice in statement win for Bordeaux-Begles.

The visitors claimed another nine tries, including a hat-trick from Damian Penaud, giving France head coach Fabien Galthie a boost before naming his Six Nations squad on Wednesday.

Earlier, the Stormers eased past Sale 40-0 in Pool 4 of the Champions Cup on Saturday to claim their first points of the season in the competition.

South Africa fly-half Manie Libbok scored 13 points for the hosts in Cape Town to keep their hopes of a last 16 place alive after having lost their opening two games.

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