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Champions Cup roundup: Slade kicks late conversion as Exeter stun Toulon

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Henry Slade held his nerve to land a match-winning conversion with the game’s final kick as Exeter launched their Champions Cup campaign with a stunning 19-18 victory over Toulon. They trailed by 13 points at half-time, but they kept the French Top 14 title contenders scoreless after the break.

Jacques Vermeulen touched down from close range for Exeter’s third try with a minute left at the Stade Mayol, then Slade stepped up to convert. It means Exeter made a flying start to the tournament.

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