Super League – 3rd day. Toulouse Olympique: against Warrington, beware of wolves!
After two games without a win, the TO have a great challenge against Warrington, who have won twice. This Saturday at 6 p.m. in Ernest-Wallon.
> The context – Let’s say it right away, the situation of Toulouse Olympique is critical, but not at all hopeless. The Toulouse made a false start by failing at home against Huddersfield (14-42) and last Sunday at Salford (12-38). Only with regard to the classification, Toulouse is in the same situation as Leeds (defeated Thursday evening against the Catalans Dragons 10-4), Castleford, Hull KR, Wakefield, who have still not opened their point counter in the classification. No, the TO is not in sporting pain even if it brings up the rear in the standings. However, the ideal would be to sign his first success in the Super League, which would really allow him to start the season. Only, the visitors, the “wolves” of Warrington, are not the last to come, determined to bite into the flesh of Toulouse.
> The opponent – Unlike Huddersfield and Salford, Warrington took part last season in the knockout stage. The “wolves” had even taken third place. On the other hand, they tripped over the mat during the first round of the Play-Offs against Hull KR (19-0). To date, the winner of the 2019 Cup has done well with two successes to his credit against Leeds (22-20) and Castleford (34-10) which allows him to aim for the pass of three. In addition, the “wolves” have another asset, the back, Stefan Ratchord, the best in this position in the competition.
> The number: 1 – This is the first official meeting between the two clubs. There had been a friendly match in 2015, the Toulouse team had won against a mixed team of “wolves” (26-4).
> Players – Full-back Olly Ashall-Bot has joined Toulouse Olympique. The ex-Huddersfield player will be in the group of seventeen. During the trip to Salford, third line James Cunningham suffered a hamstring injury and will be rested for this encounter. On the other hand, the mainstay, Gadwin Springer and winger Paul Marcon are applying for a place on the team sheet.
> The TO group – Junior Vaivai, Paul Marcon, Lucas Albert, Romain Navarrete, Lloyd White, Anthony Marion, Eloi Pélissier, Maxime Puech, Joseph Bretherton, Mitch Garbutt, Ilias Bergal, Christopher Hankison, Gadwin Springer, Justin Sangaré, Guy Armitage, Matthew Russell, Olly Ashall -Bot, Matthew Russell, Hugo Pezet, Maxime Stefani.
