Toulon

36 - 21

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Toulon

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jiuta Wainiqolo bursts through to advance the RC Toulon attack.

79'

Rewan Kruger comes on.

75'

Reinhardt Fortuin comes off.

75'

Mzwanele Zito comes on.

75'

Victor Sekekete comes off.

75'

Yellow Card

Matthias Halagahu (RC Toulon) is shown a yellow card

73'

Conversion

Ruan Pienaar has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Rynier Bernardo scores the try from close range.

71'

That's a great try assist by Ruan Pienaar.

71'

RC Toulon make a substitution with Maelan Rabut coming on.

69'

RC Toulon make a substitution with Waisea Nayacalevu coming off.

69'

RC Toulon make a substitution with Matthias Halagahu coming on.

69'

RC Toulon make a substitution with Jules Coulon coming off.

69'

Thomas Salles curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

A series of passes by RC Toulon results in a try for Jiuta Wainiqolo

67'

Ihaia West sets up the try.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Maartens goes through the gap.

63'

Cheetahs sub Hencus van Wyk comes onto the field.

60'

Nqobisizwe Mxoli departs for Cheetahs.

60'

Mathieu Bastareaud comes on for RC Toulon.

59'

Sergio Parisse leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ruan Pienaar kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Cheetahs results in a try for Cohen Jasper.

58'

What a run here by Cohen Jasper as they get over the gainline!

58'

Reinhardt Fortuin played a key part in that try.

58'

Cohen Jasper comes on for Cheetahs.

57'

Tapiwa Mafura leaves the field.

57'

Sibabalo Qoma comes on for Cheetahs.

55'

Oupa Mohoje leaves the field.

55'

Daniel Maartens comes on for Cheetahs.

55'

Gideon van der Merwe leaves the field.

55'

Ihaia West comes on.

54'

Dan Biggar comes off.

54'

Jules Danglot comes on.

54'

Benoit Paillaugue comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Salles kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by RC Toulon results in a try for Jiuta Wainiqolo.

53'

What a run here by Jiuta Wainiqolo as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Swan Rebbadj.

53'

What a run here by Waisea Nayacalevu as they get over the gainline!

52'

Alulutho Tshakweni comes on.

51'

Schalk Ferreira comes off.

51'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Christopher Tolofua getting some game time.

48'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Teddy Baubigny being replaced.

48'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Dany Priso getting some game time.

48'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Bruce Devaux being replaced.

48'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Beka Gigashvili getting some game time.

48'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Brookes being replaced.

48'

Thomas Salles has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by RC Toulon leads to a try for Facundo Isa.

47'

Facundo Isa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Jules Coulon is finished off with a try.

47'

Conversion

Ruan Pienaar adds the two points for Cheetahs.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Marko Janse van Rensburg dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Ruan Pienaar played a key part in that try.

42'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Nqobisizwe Mxoli coming on.

40'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Hencus van Wyk coming off.

40'

Cheetahs sub Marko Janse van Rensburg comes onto the field.

40'

Marnus van der Merwe departs for Cheetahs.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

45'

Conversion

Thomas Salles adds the two points for RC Toulon.

45'

Try

A clever kick there by RC Toulon allows Aymeric Luc to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

Benoit Paillaugue played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by RC Toulon has led to Benoit Paillaugue being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Thomas Salles will have to re-adjust the radar.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Teddy Baubigny scores from close range.

30'

Spellbinding play by Benoit Paillaugue is finished off with a try.

30'

Yellow Card

Rynier Bernardo (Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card

29'

Trouble here as Facundo Isa breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Swan Rebbadj breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Daniel Kasende bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Munier Hartzenberg bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

20'

Conversion

Thomas Salles converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by RC Toulon results in a try for Thomas Salles

12'

Spellbinding play by Dan Biggar is finished off with a try.

12'

Thomas Salles steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Toulon v Cheetahs 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 1st April 2023, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Mayol

Points Flow Chart

Toulon win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

82%

% Of Game In Lead

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Halagahu

36 - 21

73'

Pienaar

72'

36 - 21

Bernardo

71'

36 - 19

Wainiqolo

36 - 14

67'

Pienaar

59'

31 - 14

Jasper

58'

31 - 12

Salles

31 - 7

54'

Wainiqolo

29 - 7

53'

Isa

24 - 7

47'

Pienaar

43'

19 - 7

Janse van Rensburg

42'

19 - 5

Half Time

Salles

19 - 0

45'

Luc

17 - 0

41'

Baubigny

12 - 0

30'

Bernardo

29'

7 - 0

Salles

7 - 0

13'

Salles

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Toulon

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Toulon

Cheetahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

68%

3-6 secs

28%

18%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Toulon vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Toulon face off against Cheetahs in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Sat 1st April 2023 at Stade Mayol. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 00:30 NZST in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

Toulon won the last encounter but Toulon are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Cheetahs in 1st and Toulon in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Toulon vs Cheetahs Squads

The official squads for Toulon vs Cheetahs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.