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Struggling Bayonne stun Toulouse ahead of European Cup final
Issued on: Cheslin Kolbe joined Toulouse from the Stormers in 2017 Lionel BONAVENTURE AFP/File 3 min
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Toulouse were beaten 32-28 at home by struggling Bayonne in the French Top 14 on Saturday as star back Cheslin Kolbe was rested a week before the European Champions Cup final.
South Africa s Rugby World Cup winner Kolbe and former New Zealand back-rower Jerome Kaino were among those given the weekend off ahead of facing La Rochelle at Twickenham next Saturday.
Toulouse remain top, however, despite a first home loss to the Basques since 2006. The result saw Bayonne go three points clear of Pau in the relegation play-off spot, with two games of the regular season to go.
Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con assistant coach
It was almost a tale of two halves in France on Sunday, although La Rochelle finished the first half strongly, having gifted Leinster territory, possession and scoring chances. Strangely enough it was the French side that initially couldn t deal with the summer sun. Dillyn Leyds handed two possessions to Leinster deep in his 22, while another one bounced into touch for a defensive lineout just five metres from his own goal line.
This piled the pressure on La Rochelle and resulted in a huge concession of penalties, along with a yellow card after just seven minutes. It’s possible that it gave Leinster a false foothold in the game because once La Rochelle got back on their feet, they swung the momentum all too easily.