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The day after their defeat at Ernest-Wallon against Bordeaux-Bègles (16-12), the ‘rouge et noir’ returned to training this Monday, September 30, with their sights set on the derby against Castres, scheduled for this Saturday.
The smiles of recent weeks were no longer really appropriate this Monday, September 30 at the Seven Deniers. The day after the first defeat of the season conceded by Stade Toulousain against UBB (16-12), the “red and black” players were already back in training. Focus now on the trip to Castres, Saturday (5th day of Top 14).
Important information: English Jack Willis (thigh) is forfeited for the trip to the Pierre-Antoine stadium. His presence for the next meeting (in Clermont) is also, for the moment, uncertain.
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Romain Ntamack et Ange Capuozzoabsent from the session this Monday, will not be there in the Tarn on Saturday either. The staff gave them a few days of vacation.
Last notable absence in Castres, that of Juan Cruz Mallia : the Argentinian, who played with his Argentinian selection on Saturday 28 against South Africa (Rugby Championship), must land at the end of the day in Toulouse alongside Santiago Chocobars. The center, injured in the knee during the match against the Springboks, should be determined this Tuesday on the nature of his injury.
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Another absent in Castres, expected this one: that ofAntoine Dupontwho is enjoying his last days of rest, and whose return to Toulouse is expected this week. Its resumption is scheduled for Monday October 7.
For his part, Mathis Castro-Ferreira (sinus) has resumed running and weight training but is not yet able to resume contact sessions.
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Finally, Cyril Baille, Alban Placines et Nebo Laulala continue their recovery work. Note that the left pillar spent last week in a specialized strengthening center in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and that he returned this week to Ernest-Wallon.
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