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Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Well that's all she wrote folks. A fantastic win for Brive tonight defeating Toulon 23-10 in a brilliant display that Toulon did not see coming. That is 3 defeats in a row for Toulon who now drop to 8th in the league and will need to get their act together quickly if they want to get into the top 4. For Brive they're win looks set to seal their place in the Top 14 for another year and they will hope with wins like this against Toulon and Montpellier 2 weeks ago they can become a dominant force in the Top 14. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Toulon make great territory going from their own 22 to Brives 5 metre line in less than a minute and look certain to leave here with a point when the ball goes to the back with numbers on the right, but Mitchell knocks the ball forward with acres of space. That was the final play and the referee blows his whistle to end the match as Brive claim a historic win over Toulon.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Wilkinson gets the conversion from the corner. The game is up for Toulon but a converted try will at least give the a point to go home with. 3 minutes left.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Eventually the Brive defense is undone after Toulon go through the hands and Van Niekerk is just short of the line ad offloads to Rudi Wolf who goes over in the corner.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Toulon continue to pile on the pressure now in the Brive 22 but the homeside defense is holding firm. A fantastic display so far by the homeside.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Brive will finish the game with 14 men as Sanchou is sent to the bin for a high tackle on Mitchell. He is not happy with the referee but he has nothing to complain about it was an awful tackle.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Toulons scrum has been so poor today and they get outdone again by Brive in an excellent position. Brive clear the ball to halfway. 10 minutes left.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Just as Toulon get into their stride and look destined for a try Brive turn the ball over and eventually clear the ball. Close call for the home side with their 20 point lead still intact.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

They make their way into the Brive half and eventually win a penalty. Michalak tries to take it quickly but the referee brings him back. Wilkinson kicks for the corner. Toulon need a try if they are going to have any hope of turning this game around.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Just under 20 minutes left for Toulon and a late comeback which looks very unlikely, Laporte would take a losing bonus point at this stage but even that looks extremely unlikely.