India, April 6 -- The Champions Cup last-16 clash between Toulouse and Sale Sharks was delayed briefly after a parachutist got stuck on the roof of the Stadium de Toulouse on Sunday afternoon. A total of three paratroopers were to fly and land on the pitch before the two teams kicked off the highly anticipated rugby game.

Two of them flew in and landed on the pitch, but the third was caught by their parachute on the top of the stadium and was suspended before the stand was partially cleared. Staff members and the Toulouse mascot gathered the tackle shields and post protectors to place underneath the paratrooper.

A fire engine was called to the scene and an inflatable mat was placed underneath the parachutist, who was rescued after stayi...