Dupont edges Toulouse into final after holding off Harlequins fightback

Toulouse thwarted a thrilling Harlequins fightback to triumph 38-26 and book a Champions Cup final clash against fellow European heavyweights Leinster.

The competition’s two most successful teams, who boast nine titles between them, will go head-to-head at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 25 May.

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But Toulouse had to survive a major scare on home soil after Quins threatened to overhaul a 31-12 deficit.

Antoine Dupont scored twice to help Toulouse establish a significant lead. But Quins rallied and tries from Cadan Murley and Tyrone Green in the second half pushed Toulouse all the way.

Gerard Meagher’s full report to follow shortly.

The Guardian

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