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The “red and black” receive the MHR on behalf of the 15th day of Top 14 this Saturday, January 25 (2 p.m.). Despite the absence of his French internationals, Ugo Mola can count on the return of several executives.
As special as it is feared, the period of doubles is coming. It begins this Saturday, January 25 (2 p.m.) for Stade Toulousain, which hosts Montpellier at Ernest-Wallon. The task promises to be difficult for the “red and black” who face one of the teams in good form at the moment. Ranked 7th in the Top 14, the MHR remains on seven consecutive victories in all competitions.
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To try to put an end to this impressive series, the Toulouse staff must cope without their stars, who have left to prepare for the Six Nations Tournament with the French XV. However, he can count on the return of several executives from injury, which allows him to field a team that keeps looking good.
Up front, young hooker Thomas Lacombre will be surrounded by Rodrigue Neti and David Ainu'u. Richie Arnold and Clément Vergé will make up the second line. Behind them, Léo Banos, Alexandre Roumat – back from injury – and Jack Willis will close the scrum. In the absence of Antoine Dupont, the Englishman takes over the role of Toulouse captain.
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Paul Graou and Juan Cruz Mallia, who returns at the opening, form the hinge. Paul Costes and the returning Pita Ahki constitute the center pair. Finally, Mathis Lebel and Dimitri Delibes will liven up the lanes while Ange Capuozzo will close the rear triangle.
Substitutes: 16. Malachi Hawks, 17. Benjamin Bertrand, 18. Alban Placines, 19. Théo Ntamack, 20. Naoto Saito, 21. Blair Kinghorn, 22. Nelson Épée, 23. Joel Merkler.
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