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The strong man of the “red and black” is preparing to see 13 of his players leave, called to join the ranks of the national team, for a new period of doubles. A separation which comes as the Haut-Garonnais have just achieved a fantastic success against Leicester in the Champions Cup.
It was good, it was nice, but the time came for separation. Make way for the repeat of the doubles, near Stade Toulousain. A tradition, at the end of the group stage of the Champions Cup: international players, and particularly the French, leave the “red and black” ranks to join those of the French team for the 6 Nations Tournament (first meeting Friday January 31, Wales reception).
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This time, 13 players from the Stadium will leave the banks of the Garonne to join Marcoussis (Essonne) from Monday January 20. A departure which comes as, this Sunday, January 19, Antoine Dupont and his teammates just annihilated the English Leicester during the final match of the first round of the Champions Cup (80-12).
Thus, the question was asked to Ugo Mola by La Dépêche du Midi : “Isn't it frustrating for you as a coach to say that you won't see this team again until two and a half months?”
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Manager's response: “That's the story of my life. In any case, of my life as Toulouse coach. […] Yes, frustrating. As is often the case, I like to say that if you spend your time complaining about the rules, it's because you didn't really understand the rules to begin with. We know the rules, it’s frustrating.”
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Relaunched on the fact that Fabien Galthié was going to recover Toulouse internationals in great form, Ugo Mola continued: “Yes, and I remind you that this generation has only achieved one Grand Slam in 5 years (2022, Editor's note), so , maybe they should move around a little!” he said with a smile. That's not my problem, honestly, I'll leave it to them. But yes, a Grand Slam in 5 years. For me, it's certain that when I have them, I'm happy to have them. I won't hide the fact that when I see them leave, I'm always a little worried. That’s how it is, it’s the kids of divorcees, we know what it’s like, it’s part of the game!”
