Toulon re-ignited, warns Mignoni

TOULON scrum half Pierre Mignoni admitted the French outfit were ‘too passive’ in their Thomond Park mauling by Munster in October but has warned they are a changed outfit after their sensational weekend defeat of London Irish.

The impressive 13-19 victory at the Madjeski Stadium, the only away win of the pool, has transformed the fortunes of the French side and heaped pressure on table toppers Munster, who travel to the Stade Mayol in January.

Ominously for their rivals, Mignoni warned that the weekend win has re-ignited Toulon’s confidence and interest in the tournament.