Exeter Clinch Victory Over Benetton with Slade's Winning Penalty

Exeter secured a nail-biting 44-41 win over Benetton, thanks to a late penalty kick by Henry Slade, setting up a semi-final match against Ulster in Belfast. The hosts had taken the lead with 15 minutes remaining, courtesy of Jacob Umaga's try, but Slade's precision kicking ultimately sealed the deal. The first half was a frantic affair, with Exeter initially leading 14-7 after Olly Woodburn's early score and a penalty try, before Benetton leveled the game at the break. The second half saw a series of lead changes, with Exeter eventually emerging victorious. In another match, Bordeaux defeated Toulouse 30-15, advancing to the semi-finals against Bath. Bordeaux's defense held strong against Toulouse's early pressure, and they capitalized on a red card shown to Dorian Aldegheri to gain the upper hand. Despite being down a player, Toulouse briefly took the lead, but Bordeaux rallied with tries from Matthieu Jalibert, Ben Tameifuna, and Arthur Retiere to secure the win.