Few anticipated a younger and inconsistent Ulster facet to have the ability to problem the holders, although the United Rugby Championship facet did triumph on their final go to to the Stade Ernest-Wallon in 2022.
Nevertheless, any optimism was shattered after 90 seconds as Toulouse scored the primary of six tries within the opening 40 minutes.
Dupont was on the centre of all of it as he despatched Chocobares down the center earlier than the ball was performed extensive for Lebel, who produced an outstanding end within the nook.
Ntamack was the subsequent to crash over from shut vary from Dupont’s move, and it seemed like it will be an extended afternoon for the guests.
Nevertheless Richie Murphy’s younger facet responded and McCormack dotted down in he twelfth minute after Scott Wilson was stopped simply in need of the road because the depressing drizzle continued to teem down in southern France.
McCormack’s attempt was temporary respite as Toulouse got here once more when Meafou stretched out over the road for a 3rd rating.
Ntamack thought he had secured the bonus-point halfway via the half when he scampered over from a scrum, however it was dominated out for an infringement on the set play.
Ulster had the uncommon likelihood to construct a platform when Aidan Morgan seemed to kick into the nook from a penalty, however he despatched the ball straight into the in purpose space and play was introduced again.
Toulouse confirmed their medical edge and punished the error.
From the ensuing line out that gave Toulouse possession, the French facet labored the ball via the palms for Thomas Ramos and Lebel to race down the road, and the wing popped it inside for Ange Capuozzo for an additional scintillating rating.
A fifth adopted nearly instantly when Lebel was introduced down simply quick, however Dupont reacted quickest to the touch the ball down over the road.
Ulster refused to go away and, after one other penalty benefit, Morgan’s move took three gamers out of the sport and Moore was capable of race below the posts.
Toulouse powered over as Meafou crashed over within the last play of the half and the imperious Ramos kicked his fifth conversion.
The strain continued after the restart when Italy worldwide Capuozzo nearly danced over, and a seventh attempt got here when Chocobares rounded off one other devastating transfer that began on the midway line.
Dupont’s gorgeous crossfield kick discovered Capuozzo with 24 minutes left to play and the talismanic Frenchman was quickly withdrawn forward of their second match in Exeter.
Moments after the ball was held up over the road in Ulster’s first enterprise into the Toulouse 22 of the second half, substitute Henderson noticed a spot to squirm over the road.
Ulster had extra possession as they pushed for a bonus level rating, however a penalty attempt for Toulouse within the last play added insult to damage, and Murphy’s wounded facet will look to reply at house to Bordeaux subsequent weekend.