Champions Cup roundup: Slade kicks late conversion as Exeter stun Toulon

Chiefs complete comeback after trailing by 13 points at half-time.

MATCH-WINNER: Exeter Chiefs' Henry Slade kicks a conversion.

Henry Slade held his nerve to land a match-winning conversion with the game’s final kick as Exeter launched their Champions Cup campaign with a stunning 19-18 victory over Toulon. They trailed by 13 points at half-time, but they kept the French Top 14 title contenders scoreless after the break.

Jacques Vermeulen touched down from close range for Exeter’s third try with a minute left at the Stade Mayol, then Slade stepped up to convert. It means Exeter made a flying start to the tournament.