TOP 14. La Rochelle vs Toulouse: a clash at the top that could flop?
Clarification of our thought from the outset: no, the clash between La Rochelle and Toulouse will not be clearly overused by the two most dominant clubs in France in recent seasons. Evidenced by the returns of Mauvaka, Lebel or Ntamack on the side of Hauts-Garonne, where the presence of Alldritt, Bourgarit or Hastoy in the maritime ranks. The problem? It is that for this shock to be really at the top, we would have liked to see all the living forces of the two teams present on the lawn of Deflandre. But the weekend before Champions Cup obliges, the Toulouse staff has, for example, put certain executives like Dupont, Marchand or Jelonch to rest, those who gave a lot last week on the side of Clermont. We were thus able to quickly say that La Rochelle might (finally) be one step ahead of the Stadistes, this time, despite their overstaffing.
RUGBY. After 6 games lost in the Top 14 against Toulouse, is it time for revenge for La Rochelle?The truth is that it is not. This Saturday at 9 p.m., the best enemies will start on the same starting line. Indeed, moving men from ROG to Perpignan has left its mark and 3 major executives will therefore miss the next few weeks of competition, and this shock against Toulouse. Jonathan Danty, already, has badly damaged his knee and will be forfeited. the colossus Will Skelton was also affected and will also be absent against the championship leader. On the other hand, it is hoped for the meeting againstUlster in the European Cup. What about the rest of the La Rochelle core? Know that the conductor Tawera Kerr Barlow injured his ankle and will be out for the next 3 weeks according to information from RMC Sport. Heavy packages in the ranks of La Rochelle, therefore. Especially since Yoann Tanga is still not recovered from his pectoral injury contracted in December. Which suggests that in a packed stadium, this La Rochelle vs Toulouse remains the shock of the weekend in the Top 14. But perhaps not the shock of the year, as it now claims on paper. ..
RUGBY. Top 14. What if it was more serious than expected for Jonathan Danty?