Toulouse. Stade Toulousain, the last survivor
After the withdrawals of Blagnac TC and US Colomiers, the “red and black” club is the ultimate representative of the department and of the Ligue Occitanie within the elite.
“Withdrawing from this competition? It never crossed our minds.” Unlike his neighbors Columérins and Blagnacais, Marc Tiersonnier, president of the Stade Toulousain Tennis Club, did not wish to close the door of the Interclubs of Pro A, in other words the highest national level of team competitions.
“But let things be clear. It is not at all a joy to see that Blagnac and Colomiers did not want to continue the adventure,” said the President Stadist from the start. Before recalling the sporting policy of the “red and black” club: “Our approach is to help all year round the members of our Pro Team to evolve on the international circuit, both financially and on the material level. Regarding the Interclubs, our players, who are all French, remain really attached to this event and are proud to defend our colors. They make our youngest members dream. We have two home games in quick succession. is going to be a great party for the club. “
A list of players
On paper, Stade Toulousain relies on eleven players. We obviously start with Benjamin Bonzi (64th worldwide) and Hugo Gaston (67th). Behind, we find Arthur Cazaux (286th), Arthur Reymond (634th), Fabien Reboul (114th world in doubles), Sadio Doumbia (115th in doubles), Hugo Nys (44th in doubles, in the colors of Monaco), Paul Cayre (- 15), Théo Arribagé (-15), Axel Garcian (-15) and Maxence Brovillé (-15). “It is first of all a relaxation to be able to finally reconnect with these Interclubs after the cancellation of last year due to the health context. It is such a special atmosphere that allows the players to get out of the routine a little. of the pro circuit. They will all meet again this week. We know that we can count on a great group cohesion. And, of course, as often, it could make the difference in important moments, especially during doubles ” , insists Captain Philippe Reboul.
“All the teams are strong”
Placed in pool B (five teams in all), the Stadistes start their campaign tomorrow (start of the meeting at 11 am) with the reception of Bressuire who counts among others in his ranks the Kazakh Alexander Bublik (36th in the world). Next Wednesday, the Toulouse residents will welcome the Bretons from Quimperlé. Before concluding with trips to TC Paris (December 1) and Club Tennis Clermontois (December 4). “As always in these Interclubs, the big question mark concerned the team compositions. On paper, all the teams are strong strong. Suddenly, we are warned. There will be no easy match”, announces Philippe Reboul. Note that the first of each pool will compete in the final on December 8. Teams ranked 5th will take the elevator to the lower floor.