An early Perpignan red card ultimately allowed Sale Sharks to cruise to a comfortable victory, inspired by Byron McGuigan.
Michael Cheika has come under increasing pressure, but James Horwill does not expect the head coach to lose his job.
Having been out of action since November, Dane Coles was back for Wellington on Friday as they relegated Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Wasps forward Joe Launchbury will be out for up to three months after the club confirmed he had surgery on his injured knee.
Semesa Rokoduguni is set to spend his entire career at Bath after agreeing a new deal to remain at The Rec.
Conor Murray had been linked with a switch to the Top 14, but the British and Irish Lions playmaker is going nowhere.
Sam Cane said the "circumference and strength" of his neck was a big factor in getting him back on his feet.
Bath and Wales centre Jamie Roberts expressed sympathy for Taulupe Faletau while offering an update on his own fitness.
Wales could be without Taulupe Faletau for their November Tests after the Bath back-rower broke his arm.
Sale Sharks have suffered a blow with the news Marland Yarde ruptured ligaments, as well as dislocating his left knee, on Saturday.
The five point-penalty issued to Toulon has been upheld, but following an appeal it will only be suspended for one season.
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Julien Arias registered the only try of the game while Jules Plisson kicked nine points as Stade Francais won at Castres on Sunday.
Prop Ryan Bower saw red but Worcester Warriors still ran in seven tries to record their first home win in the Premiership this season.
New Zealand trailed the Springboks 30-13 midway through the second half, but came roaring back to gain revenge.
The Wallabies came from behind in stunning fashion to beat Argentina in the Rugby Championship.