Friendly – Toulouse and its recruits subdue Toulon in Mayol
In Mayol, the Stadistes did not miss their comeback by defeating RC Toulon, who suffered a second loss in a row after that against ASMCA. The new faces shone!
In the Var, Stade Toulousain put on a show when it was time to put on their crampons. Forgotten the disappointments of last season, the people of Haut-Garonne are looking to the future, guided by their DNA.
During the off-season, the mechanic Mola distributed new parts to his engine. The tests were more than conclusive. In the center of the field, Barassi impressed the gallery. We could have bet that he had been playing alongside Ernest-Wallon for ten seasons as long as relations with his partners were oiled as in the tests scored by Théo Ntamack and Descamps.
At the back, Jaminet also showed his advantage by slamming his first try. Up front, Roumat delivered a capital performance in the fight and has already brought his science to the touch. Finally, only Capuozzo preferred to play it discreet for his debut. The whole new band has already seduced the old ones, like Guitoune: ” The integration went well. The guys also know each other from the France team for Pierre-Louis and Melvyn so it’s easier. Ange is very attached and works hard. These guys bring us a lot of freshness. »
On the dark side, indiscipline (nearly 20 penalties conceded, two yellow cards announced) and melee worries are the only black spots in the Toulouse notebook.
Toulon, reconstruction without time
Opposite, the equations to be solved are more numerous and complex. If we can think that Toulon could surf on its exceptional dynamics at the end of last season, the idea evaporated after the two friendly losses and the more than 70 points conceded. ” We are not in a comfortable situation, analyzed Azéma. We will have to mount our cursors against Bayonne. When I say that, I’m talking about aggressiveness, and intensity in attack and defense. »
Dominating especially in the first period, the Varois lacked ideas and collective benchmarks to finish the shots. ” We are still looking for each other, a confirmed Paillaugue. We must refocus on simple things to reassure ourselves. On a missed rhythm. “And it is this last point that worries the most as the Toulouse, more dashing and sparkling, offered a lesson to the Red and Black.
No doubt that the ills of the Var will give some ideas to Rowing, without pressure, when entering Mayol on Saturday for their return to the Top 14. So, on the Rade, beware of the saying of never two, without three (defeats) !