The Champions Cup last-16 clash between Toulouse vs Sale Sharks was delayed until further notice on Sunday afternoon after a paratrooper got stuck on the roof of the Stadium de Toulouse. Three parachuters were set to land on the pitch ahead of kick-off before disaster struck.

The chute of the final parachute snared up into the roof of the stadium and became attached to the building, leaving the military parachuter attached above a stand packed full of local supporters.

Although there were no immediate worries, it was soon announced that the 3pm kick-off would be delayed by 30 minutes whilst the parachutist was rescued.

Supporters were soon cleared from the seats beneath where the paratrooper was dangling. Authorities then quickly began to build a landing pad out of tackle bags in case the parachute snapped, as well as a half-inflated bouncy castle, with even the Toulouse lion mascot being spotted helping out where possible.

After 20 minutes of being stranded in the air, a fire truck then emerged to a chorus of cheers from supporters of both clubs. The authorities then extended a ladder to retrieve the individual, who was lowered back down to ground safely.

The Stadium de Toulouse then erupted with applause, with attention quicky diverted to when the game would get underway – with the ball previously being placed on to the pitch by one of the other parachutists after successfully landing on the pitch.

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