Toulon

American

[too-lawn] / tuˈlɔ̃ /

noun

a seaport in SE France: naval base.

Toulon British

/ tulɔ̃ /

noun

a fortified port and naval base in SE France, on the Mediterranean: naval arsenal developed by Henry IV and Richelieu, later fortified by Vauban. Pop: 160 639 (1999)

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It was a happy debut for Toulon wing Drean, who started the match making two crunching tackles and finished it with a try.

From Barron's

Winger Theo Attissogbe, who has scored three tries in the wins over Ireland and Wales, switches to the number 15 jersey with Toulon's Gael Drean called up for his first Test.

From Barron's

White for instance, would not have been able to take up the chance to play with club Toulon in France and remain on England's pathway.

From BBC

The victim, who has been at the school for 28 years, according to AFP, is in Sainte-Anne Military Hospital in Toulon.

From BBC

Scotland scrum-half Ben White believes his three seasons in France's Top 14 with Toulon have made him better prepared for the demands of international rugby union.

From Barron's

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