In Toulouse to continue our way!
The context
Qualified en Champions Cup quarter-finals after a very strong performance in Ireland against Ulster, the Toulouse team also moved quickly to the Top 14, with the ambition of securing a place in the six. Narrow defeats against Toulon last Saturday, in an Orange Vélodrome almost full to bursting, the Toulousains took only one point (19-15). They therefore point to the sixth place and will have to deliver three big performances to validate their ticket for the final stages at the beginning of June.
On a series of eight successes out of the last nine outingsIhaia West’s teammates are moving to Haute-Garonne with the ambition of continuing to ride on this dynamic. Performers out of their bases on this month of Aprilwith two victories in Chaban, the Yellow and Black are more and more on the outside. Third with 62 points, but only four ahead of seventh, the Maritimes will need points in these last three outings.
The stat
3. It will be the third game of Ugo Mola’s players at the Stadium, den accustomed to TFC games. After meetings against Stade Français Paris and Ulster, the Stade welcomes the Rochelais for the first time in their history on this lawn.
The last showdown
It was at the very beginning of the 2021/2022 financial year, during the first day of the championship. Under the heat of Deflandre, after a bitter and intense duel, the Rochelais had barely cracked in front of Toulouse already in legs, Ntamack as a bonus. Reduced to 14 just before the hour mark, and despite a try to Jules Favrethe Yellow and Black had only pocketed the defensive bonus point to start the season (16-20).
Kick off
It is Ludovic Cayre who will officiate in the center of the field for this duel between Toulouse and Rochelais. The meeting will start at 9:05 p.m.on the lawn of the Stadium of Toulouse, with a broadcast on Canal + !
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