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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sports Staff

Toulouse survive red card to outlast Exeter in epic as English woes continue in Champions Cup

Toulouse opened their campaign with success over Exeter - (Getty)

Exeter Chiefs slipped to a 43-40 Champions Cup defeat against 14-man Toulouse rugby despite Zack Wimbush scoring a hat-trick.

A thrilling start saw Wimbush cross for the Chiefs only a minute into the match, with Henry Slade adding the extras. Ange Capuozzo soon struck for the hosts but Romain Ntamack was unable to convert before they went ahead through a penalty try.

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