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European Champions Cup | Playoffs
May 24, 2014 at 1.45pm UK
 
London Wasps
Stade FrancaisStade Francais
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Wasps
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Varndell (6'), Johnson (62')

London Wasps qualify for Champions Cup after seeing off Stade Francais

London Wasps defeat Stade Francais 20-6 in today's Champions Cup playoff at the Stade Charlety.

London Wasps have defeated Stade Francais 20-6 in today's Champions Cup playoff at the Stade Charlety.

Guy Thompason of Wasps celebrates with team mates after scoring the teams second try during the European Rugby Champions Cup Play-off match between Stade Francais Paris and London Wasps at Stade Jean-Bouin on May 24, 2014© Getty Images

The away side made a good start to the game, securing their first try after just eight minutes as James Haskell was able to create space with a solid midfield break.

The ball was then sent wide and the move subsequently finished off by Tom Varndell. Andy Goode then capped off the try with a conversion.

The French outfit clawed six points back thanks to two penalties by Jules Plisson in the first half, but Wasps ended the first period with a substantial lead thanks to a penalty by Goode.

The second half saw Stade Francais crumble, as Haskell's offload in the 62nd minute found Ashley Johnson, who subsequently powered over, and with just three minutes of the game remaining, Goode's penalty finished the game off.

The result means that the High Wycombe outfit will take part in next season's Champions Cup.

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Elliot Daly of London Wasps tackled by Waisea Vuidravuwalu of Stade Francais Paris during the European Rugby Champions Cup play-off first leg match on May 18, 2014
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