Toulouse clinch quarter-final spot

Toulouse have finished their Heineken Cup pool stage campaign with a 16-6 win over Zebre.

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The visitors had the better of the chances in the first half, but were frustrated by some solid defending by Zebre until the 38th minute, when Sebastien Bezy was able to score the only try of the game.

The home side finished the half with just 13 men on the pitch, as Mauro Bergamasco and Dries van Schalkwyk were sent to the sin bin three minutes apart.

Jean-Marc Doussain extended their lead after the break with his second penalty of the game, while Bezy also managed to find the posts.

The win ensures that Toulouse finish top of their pool, sealing a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.