Blues secure semi-final spot

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Blair's penalty hat-trick secured a last-four clash - also at the Millennium Stadium - against previous tournament winners Leicester or Bath early next month.

And it means there will be no French semi-final representation for only a second time in the Heineken Cup's 14-year history.

The Blues, transformed from a team smashed 41-17 by Toulouse at the same quarter-final stage last term, deserved their victory.

They kept their composure throughout a tryless, but gripping encounter, inspired by towering performances from skipper Paul Tito, flanker Martyn Williams and prop Gethin Jenkins.

Former All Blacks full-back Blair decided it, though, slotting three penalties from five attempts, while Frederic Michalak and David Skrela kicked a penalty apiece for Toulouse.

Toulouse, beaten by Munster in last season's Millennium Stadium final, threw everything at Cardiff as the clock ticked down.

But their stunning array of Test-match talent drew a blank against a Blues outfit that collectively tackled itself to a virtual standstill.