Top 14 Highlights: Montpellier v Toulouse

Montpellier bounced back from their heavy loss to Lyon in emphatic style as they thrashed unbeaten Toulouse 66-15 in round 5 of the French Top 14. Montpellier started strongly, with three early tries giving them a 21-3 lead. Toulouse then picked up a red card in the 17th minute, with the hosts crossing for a further two tries to take a commanding 31-3 lead into the break. An early second half try extended Montpellier's advantage, but Toulouse responded with their first try to trail 38-8. The flood gates opened as a ruthless Montpellier ran in four more tries, with Toulouse nicking a late score of little consolation at the death.