In a thrilling Investec Champions Cup clash, Toulouse edged out Exeter Chiefs 43-40, overcoming a significant challenge with only 14 men after Rodrigue Neti received a red card in the first half.

Toulouse scored a total of five tries, with notable contributions from Ange Capuozzo, a penalty try, Joshua Brennan, Teddy Thomas, and Matias Remue, who scored twice. Romain Ntamack added three conversions to secure the win.

Exeter Chiefs showcased a strong performance with Zack Wimbush leading the charge, scoring a remarkable hat-trick. Other tries came from Jack Yeandle, Stephen Varney, and Will Butt, while Henry Slade converted five tries.

Key moments included:

• Wimbush opening the scoring early in the second minute, stunning the home crowd.
• Neti's red card in the 16th minute for shoulder-to-head contact, which shifted the dynamics of the match.
• The first half ended dramatically with Exeter leading 26-24, featuring a total of eight tries.
• A second-half resurgence from Toulouse, taking advantage of Ben Hammersley’s sin-bin, allowing them to secure the narrow victory.

As the match drew to a close, Exeter had the chance to equalize with a penalty, but Slade's attempt fell just short, leaving them with a losing bonus point.