He is one of the most valuable players for Ugo Mola and his staff. A true Swiss army knife, Juan Cruz Mallia excels whatever his position with Stade Toulousain. A full-back by training, the Argentinian international is used as well at the opening, where he shone during the victory against Toulon, as on the wing, when the squad is at full strength. During doubles, it takes on even greater importance with the absences of French internationals. This Sunday, the staff will be able to count on his presence for the perilous trip to Bayonne.
A round trip in selection
However, Juan Cruz Mallia did not spend the week at Ernest-Wallon. The day after the victory against the RCT, he took the plane to join the Argentine delegation in the Paris region for a three-day training course. Back in Toulouse on Wednesday evening, he is now focusing on this meeting at Jean-Dauger. In La Dépêche du Midihe spoke about this eventful program and its back and forth: “It's been like this for four years, I'm used to it. There I switch to the selection, then Thursday, I'm going to switch again with the club for this weekend's match… that's how it is. » A hell of a program for Mallia, before two test matches against Italy then against the XV of France, where he will find many teammates.
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To summarize
Juan Cruz Mallia had an eventful week before preparing for the trip from Stade Toulousain to the Aviron Bayonnais pitch. The Argentinian Swiss army knife has joined its selection for an internship in the Paris region.
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