What to do against this Stade Toulousain, winner of the CO 41-0 on Saturday night? Not much compared to what the Castres coaches and players say. “We came across a very good team, notes manager Pierre-Henry Broncan bitterly. There was no photo. Their execution was excellent. It seems to me that they end the game with very few hand faults, two forwards at most, and maybe a lost touch. They had a very big scrum, a big conquest, they made the perfect match. There, we came across the real European champion. “

The Tarn players had nevertheless come to Ernest-Wallon with intentions. “We’re coming to play a big game, recognizes hooker Gaétan Barlot. The score hurts the head. We were caught in all sectors. In the collisions, we were present, but we made too many inaccuracies and they scored almost every time on our mistakes. We were caught up in the speed of play. It was a misstep, a game to be forgotten, when our supporters had come in droves. They were there and voila, over to zero. It’s a bit disappointing but that’s how it is. “

Two players particularly hurt the CO: Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack. “The best opportunities they get is when Antoine Dupont has the ball in his hands”, breathed Broncan, admiringly. “They certainly have the best players in the world at the hinge”, adds center Thomas Combezou.