Boudjellal: win beyond wildest dreams

THERE were hugs, slaps on the back and even a few tears - it's been a long time since Toulon enjoyed a day like this but thanks to the largesse of owner Mourad Boudjellal, they may have a few more in the future.

“Even in my wildest dreams I never imagined qualifying out of the pool of death,” the Toulon president declared.

“We've got to thank London Irish too, who did us a big favour with their win over the Ospreys. To qualify for the quarter-finals of the ‘H’ Cup at the first attempt is something historic.”