Ugo Mola warns: Toulouse will rotate in Top 14 before its final against Leinster

“Of course, we’re going to have a real freshness challenge.” After Toulouse’s victory against Harlequins in the Champions Cup semi-final (38-26), Ugo Mola quickly focused on the final against Leinster scheduled for Saturday May 25. And future management of its workforce.

Among the Irish, all the executives will be put in ice to avoid injury and to have their batteries fully recharged before the final shock. In the domestic championship (URC), confidence will be given to the “B team” against the Ospreys and during the trip to Ulster. A “B team” that has serious assets.

Toulouse cannot afford this luxury. Because in Top 14, the Rouge et Noir, currently second, must fight to snatch their ticket directly qualifying for the semi-finals. And before facing Leinster, the menu is copious: reception of the leader, Stade Français, and trip to Montpellierwho is playing for his survival in the Elite.

“Leinster recently sent Cadets B to South Africa to face the Lions and Stormers. We were entitled to two matches that counted. This is our configuration, our rugby in France,” said manager Ugo Mola to the press.

Yes, we have to beat Stade Français, leader of the Top 14, this Sunday to try to gain a little margin and try to qualify directly for the semi-final. We don’t have much time to put the players on vacation, even if there is a knock on the door to cut it down a bit.

Toulouse will run in Top 14

The Toulouse manager specifies that “some of them will cut”. Without necessarily giving a name. “And then, we have players who deserve to be exposed against teams like Stade Français and Montpellier. Yes, the group will tour.”

Turn, but with accuracy and finesse. Because Toulouse cannot afford to “swing” in the Top 14, and lose all rhythm before facing Leinster. Mola added: “We are going to play the game of freshness, while playing the game of fitness and health: against Leinster, we will need a better half-time return, hoping to be able to stick to the score as long as possible” .

Kinghorn hit in the nose

Hit in the nose in the last action of the match, and having posted two rather impressive photos via his social networks, Scottish fullback Blair Kinghorn should not be present for the Classic against Stade Français. Thomas Ramos should therefore find the flocked jersey of No. 15.

Capuozzo and Bituniyata, who have recovered from their problems and trained normally last week, should be offered playing time before the final against Leinster. Brennan (calf), Barassi (ribs) and T. Ntamack (iliac crest) were still managed the previous week. The seasons of Jelonch, Placines, Laulala and Duprat are over.

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