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Toulon pulls off a thrilling 28-27 victory against the Stormers, clinching a spot in the Champions Cup quarter-finals despite playing with just 13 men.
Pierre Mignoni, Toulon's head coach, speaks with raw emotion after a five-week Top 14 winless streak. His players were desperate to turn things around, and they delivered in front of an electrified Stade Mayol. Mignoni praises the Stormers, acknowledging their formidable lineup, including World Cup winners, but highlights his team’s resilience.
Key moments define the match: a crucial defensive stand with 14 players and a last-minute hold-up that kept the Stormers at bay. “Today, destiny turned for us,” Mignoni reflects, recognizing a shift from past struggles.
Despite Nonu's yellow card, which created tense moments, Mignoni emphasizes the importance of fighting through adversity. He expresses sadness for Nonu but notes the need to control critical match moments.
Now, Toulon looks ahead with renewed hope. “We will give everything for the quarter-final, whether it’s Glasgow or here,” Mignoni declares. The team, once down and out, finds itself back in contention, igniting belief in Toulon and its supporters.
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