Who better than Guy Novès to place Stade Toulousain in the hierarchy of the club's great teams? Coach of the Rouge et Noir for more than 20 years, the technician lifted the Brennus Shield ten times, also winning four European Cups. If he has seen incredible generations pass by, Novès believes that the team of Dupont, Ramos, Baille and even Ntamack is astonishing, as he confided to France Bleu Occitanie : “We have the feeling that this Stade Toulousain is untouchable. When this team must win, the important matches and in particular the final phase, Stade Toulousain is present. Whether it's the staff, which is enormous, or the players with three or four elements per position, we have the feeling that this team is moving forward, has results and has enormous confidence in the Rugby that it is developing. Trust is the machine that allows a group to be better and move forward, that's what I feel today. »
“I don’t remember winning so easily”
Asked if this Stade Toulousain was the best in history, Guy Novès seemed to acquiesce: “It’s difficult to answer this kind of question. I have had the chance to coach extraordinary teams. We had very high quality teams, but I don't remember winning, I would say, almost as easily, with this confidence that is currently established. » The former coach of the XV of France is particularly fascinated by the depth of the reservoir: “We have the feeling that these players know how to question themselves. They are very successful with their club with the XV of France. We see this team playing its rugby regardless of the players lined up. We no longer know who is going to play, we have the impression that everyone is capable of taking any position and performing well. »
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To summarize
Guy Novès looked back on the performances of this Stade Toulousain, comparing it to several teams he has coached. For the former technician, this generation is the best in the history of the club.
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