Stade Toulousain and Blagnac to widen the gap

> Stade Toulousain-Bobigny, tomorrow, 1 p.m. (at Ernest-Wallon)

Not at all “on the street” to use Olivier Marin's expression, far from it, the Toulouse women, in the lair of the Bordeaux ogre, last Sunday. The defensive bonus was not far away (a converted try), nor was the victory since the scoreboard indicated 20-20 with…twenty minutes remaining. “The result is logical, but, given the commitment, given the content, there is nothing to worry about because a very big block awaits us in December,” continues the coach.

For now, all eyes are on Bobigny, a direct competitor for a place in the square of honor and whose course closely resembles that of its host, including an honorable defeat (26-15) at the Girondines, double title holders, during the inaugural day. Traoré “out” and Cros not yet operational, Bazola and Dédy will enter the rotation on the left side.

> Stade Villeneuvois/Lille Métropole – Blagnac, tomorrow, 3 p.m. (in Villeneuve-d’Ascq)

Neither advancement to Saturday nor, even more so, night time, but a very compact roadmap on the visitor side “where there is no question of resting on laurels”, as recalled, with his usual modesty, Nicolas Tranier. “It's always a complicated trip, facing a brave opponent who is very focused on combat. We will absolutely have to respond if we want to confirm in the long duration of the competition. All the points will count at all levels of the ranking, we must therefore move on without worrying about the team that we will have in front of us,” explains the technician.

Still no release form from the infirmary regarding Forlani, Joyeux and Bigot. The absence of Axelle Berthoumieu should, fortunately, be of shorter duration.