While Stade Toulousain will have to cope without Setareki Bituniyata until the end of the season, the Rouge et Noir can fortunately count on an Ange Capuozzo in very good form this season. The Italian international is enjoying his best season in the Toulouse jersey, establishing himself as a real lethal weapon in the Top 14.
Capuozzo, the king of crossings
Stats in hand, it's impossible to deny Capuozzo's impact this season. With 15 crossingshe is quite simply the best in this exercise within the championship.
But that's not all: it is also in the top 10 most important offensive metrics. With 33 broken tackleshe occupies 4th place, and he has already scored 5 triesplacing him in a brilliant 6th position. The Italian international is quite simply the best try scorer at Stade Toulousain.
An elusive and decisive talent
Where Capuozzo is even stronger is in his ability to cover ground. With 725.5 meters traveledhe is the 8th most prolific player in this category.
“He improves every ball he touches, adding a lot of speed. We also saw him very aggressive in defense. We feel that he really has confidence. (Jean Bouilhou via Le Dauphiné)
His ability to transform every ball touched into an offensive opportunity is reminiscent of the biggest names in rugby. His slender runs and game intelligence make him a nightmare for opposing defenses.
The offensive leader of the Rouge et Noir
With such impressive stats, it's no surprise to see Capuozzo take on a key role in Toulouse's system. His ability to improve the ball, his flair and his speed allow Stade Toulousain to maintain its title ambition despite competition and absences.
Ange Capuozzo is no longer a simple nugget, he has become one of the attacking leaders of a club accustomed to aiming for excellence. If the Toulouse residents hope to go far this season, they will be able to count on their Italian phenomenon to continue to make the difference.
