Rugby League – Superleague: what if Toulouse Olympique left last place?
After its double success over Hull KR and Wakefield, the TO is aiming for the pass of three tonight. If successful, Toulouse could give up last place to Wakefield
Question: for how long has Olympic Toulouse been in last place? Answer: since the inaugural day and its defeat (42-14) against Huddersfield, Toulouse brings up the rear. And since then, he has not left this place of relegation. But, on the evening of this nineteenth day, Tony Gigot’s team has the possibility of getting rid of this unsympathetic, red lantern. After its double performance against Hull KR (28-6) and its success last Saturday as part of the Magic Weekend against Wakefield (38-26), the cards are redistributed in the race to maintain.
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Toulouse is only two points behind Wakefield, its direct competitor. And if this evening, the Olympians win against Leeds and if tomorrow afternoon, the Rovers (10th) win against Wakefield, Toulouse would take eleventh place in terms of their best goal – average.
Leeds, the team in form
This shows the importance of the nineteenth meeting of the season. This evening, the team which comes to tread for the first time in its history, the grass of Walloon is not the last comer. In the first leg, the Rhinos won (25-14). Right now, Rohan Smith’s team is on a roll. Overdue, two months ago. She is now a candidate for qualification after her great success against Hull FC (62-16) and her previous victory against Castleford (34-20). Leeds are aiming for the Top 6, Toulouse is eyeing eleventh place. Tonight, this opposition has the flavor of a Cup match. Failing to brandish a trophy, the Toulouse hope to sing in the shower around 10 p.m.
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