DAVID BARNES

Off the bench for Toulon: All Black Julien Savea
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Just two games in and a twittered lament of a Toulon fan told the story, ‘this season is going to be long’. Pointless after a humiliating home defeat by Racing and another now at Pau, the glory days of Jonny Wilkinson have that nostalgic, sepia tint. And to think they led by seven points before careless hands and some effective counter-rucking from Pau led to their downfall.
Toulon managed just three more points as ex-All Black legend Colin Slade kicked four penalties befor...