Super League – On the move to Leeds, Toulouse Olympique face a monument in danger
Flagship club of the Super League, Leeds, which receives this Friday April 21 the Toulouse Olympique at Headingley (9 p.m.), is currently experiencing difficulties.
The context
In the treizist universe, Leeds has a very flattering reputation. The prize list of the “Loirs” is as laudable as that of Wigan or St Helens. Leeds may have a strong calling card of eight Super League, 14 Cup and two world titles, but the fact remains that at the moment the club is suffering. Penultimate, it has to date, like Toulouse Olympique, won only one match (at Wakefield 34-18). On the penultimate day, he shared the points (20-20) against Huddersfield. From now on, he has just formalized the name of the successor of Richard Agar dismissed from his functions. Rohan Smith is the new coach. For his first, he will deliver a capital match (21) against the Toulouse red lantern. A crucial meeting for both the “rhinos” and the people of Toulouse.
The number: 3
This will be the third official meeting between the two teams. The first dates back to the 2005 season in the semi-final of the Cup. The Olympic Toulouse lost to Huddersfield (18-56). In 2018 as part of the Middle 8, Leeds won (48-22).
The players
Suspended, the scrum half, Lucas Albert and the third line Maxime Puech will not be on the trip. Hit in the ankle last Thursday in Perpignan and rested during the reception of Rovers from Hull on Monday, winger Matty Russell is making his return to the group. A group which also sees the return of Mathieu Jussaume and Joe Bretherton.
The group
Vaivai, Jussaume, Marcon, Navarette, White, Hansen, Dixon, Marion, Pélissier, Bretherton, Garbutt, Cunningham, Bergal, Hankison, Springer, Sangaré, Russell, Pezet, Ashall-Bott, Stéfani, Gigot (cap.).