Wasps stun European champions Toulouse as Racing, Leicester, Bristol make last 16

PARIS – Experienced Kiwi fly-half Jimmy Gopperth kicked half of 14-man Wasps’ points as they stunned holders Toulouse 30-22 in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

Gopperth, 38, made his contribution from the boot as the English hosts played more than 45 minutes without full-back Jacob Umaga who was sent off for a dangerous tackle.

The French club, who won a record fifth continental title in May, remain in the top eight places in Pool B and in line for a spot in the last 16.

“That took a lot of effort. When you go down to 14 men, especially when it’s someone in the backfield, you have to manage the game,” said Wasps head…