The recent leg injury to Romain Ntamack as well as the rest granted to Thomas Ramos will force Stade Toulousain to pivot. Ugo Mola could even innovate as fly-half to challenge the Section Paloise this Saturday as part of the 7th day of Top 14.
TOP 14. Dupont holder but without Ntamack and Ramos, the probable composition of Toulouse against PauThere is no shortage of solutions. In addition to the two players mentioned above, Antoine Dupont can play with his back behind his back. Without forgetting Juan-Cruz Mallia. Which often helped out when the 2023 World Cup returned with some success.
Kinghorn a 10?
The other option, and not the least, is called Blair Kinghorn. Restricted to the role of full-back, or even winger, the Scottish international is not bad at opening either. He has started several times in 10 with Scotland at international level.
And led the Edinburgh attack in this position before signing for Toulouse. However, Mola never gave him this role with the red and black. We could therefore witness a premiere this Saturday. With why not Antoine Dupont at his side to form a completely new hinge at Stade Toulousain.
However, it should be remembered that the Chardon player has participated in six matches since the start of the 2024/2025 financial year. All as holder. He also played three matches in full. We can therefore think that it could be spared for this trip.
Many (too many) options for Stade Toulousain
Or at least placed on the finishers’ bench. In which case, the red and black hinge could be formed by Dupont and Mallia. Which wouldn’t be a first. We have already seen the Tricolore and the Puma associated in the past.
Particularly against Racing last season with an away victory. So, will Mola try the experiment again? Or make an even more surprising choice with Kinghorn? Unless he chooses to put Dupont in 10 with Graou or Saito at his side. Which would also be a first.
VIDEO. The flight of Ange Capuozzo: because there is not only Antoine Dupont in lifeWe could then have Mallia at the back, without forgetting Capuozzo, very prominent against Clermont. One thing is certain, the Toulouse coach has no shortage of options. A huge advantage. Which does not help the affairs of the Paloise Section in preparing for the match.
