Williams sparkles as Tigers tame Toulon

Champions Cup: Leicester ended Toulon’s nine-match unbeaten run in Europe as Owen Williams kicked 20 points to see the Tigers home at Welford Road.

Toulon’s hopes of exerting a vice-like grip on Pool Three were extinguished after Welsh fly-half Williams booted six penalties and converted lock Brad Thorn’s 19th-minute try.

Leicester ultimately prevailed 25-21, but they were made to sweat following an impressive Toulon revival from 13-0 adrift as wings Bryan Habana and Drew Mitchell claimed touchdowns, while fly-half Nicolas Sanchez landed three penalties and a conversion.