In this final, the Toulousains were two or three classes ahead of the Bordelais where only Depoortère seemed to float a little. Opposite, Dupont and Willis were untouchable.
15. Thomas Ramos 8.5/10
Author of 20 points, he became during this match the best scorer in the final of the history of the French championship, and the best scorer in the history of the Stade Toulousain! This sufficiently places the guy, who also effectively covered the back of the field, and especially scored a magnificent double in the last quarter of an hour.
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14. Juan Cruz Mallia 5.5/10
His ability to make the most of every ball he touches has become proverbial. In the shadows, he made two decisive moves on Toulouse’s first three tries, with good support on Mauvaka (20e) and an offload for Dupont (23e). His performance was, however, tarnished by an uncontrolled tackle on Bielle Biarrey. Replaced by Ange Capuozzo at 69ewho scored a 100-metre try in stoppage time. The ninth and final…
13. Santiago Chocobars 6/10
Author of a “hole” at the reception of the kick-off, and it was his only mistake. He provokes the yellow card of Tatafu at the 8e, and generally brought its density to the Matthieu Jalibert zone. The Blues will not be happy to cross paths with him in Argentina in a few days…
12. Pita Ahki 7/10
Disappointing in the semi-final and still struggling with his adductors, he nevertheless fulfilled his mission, namely to regulate the Toulouse defense against the presumed best attack in the Top 14, particularly on the launch of play. Offensively, he picked up the pace as the match went on, with an approximate kicking game (50e) for flow only. Replaced by Paul Costes at 65every altruistic five minutes later on Kinghorn’s try.
11. Blair Kinghorn 6,5/10
Kept on the wing to cover the Girondins’ high balls, he showed reassuring sobriety, even if purists could criticize him for remaining a little too glued to his wing in attack. On the other hand, he blocked Damian Penaud in defense, which remains a feat in itself… Author of a try in the 70theon yet another counter-murderer.
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10. Romain Ntamack 7/10
Shaken several times by Tatafu at the start of the match, he sometimes rushed into the action at the start of the match, his gestures or choices not always being right. However, he was the author of a pure flash of genius at the 64ewith a breakthrough at Dupont height adorned with a perfect left-footed kick to follow for Ramos.
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9. Antoine Dupont 9/10
Not only did he end his “curse” on the pitch at the Vélodrome, but above all he scored the first tries in the final of his career, including a pure masterpiece in the 23rde decorated with a small overcoat. It’s simple, the Toulouse captain is in such a state of grace that even his errors (clearance blocked at the 16e then in dead ball at 29epasses for no one at 27e) never have any consequences. The way he weighed and made his partners play around the rucks was a marvel. Replaced by Paul Graouunder a standing ovation at the 71e.
8. Alexandre Roumat 7.5/10
Always as valuable on the touchline, he hampered the UBB line-up, with almost two tries (the first from Dupont, and the one refused to Mauvaka before half-time). Sometimes suffering on the advantage line (two forwards on contact), he however made up for it with a good contest (26e) and gestures always correct on game restarts. Replaced by Clement Verge at 65eauthor of the interception on Kinghorn’s try (70e).
7. Jack Willis 9/10
Once again, the Englishman was colossal. Author – among other things – of an enormous crossing at the 18ebut also a superb contest at 35eand in the end 15 races for 67 meters covered. Colossal. His forward pass on receiving a return (8e) weighs very little in the balance. Symbolically replaced by I’m sorry at 78e.
6. François Cros 7/10
If we had to remember just one image of him, it would be his formidable support of Willis in the 20th minute.e, which clearly demonstrates the player’s state of mind, 200% focused on the collective. Permanent poison for the UBB in the rucks and in defense, where he accumulated no less than 12 tackles for no misses, his team’s record.
5. Thibaud Flament 8/10
In the absence of Meafou, he took on the obscure tasks without flinching, whether in the scrum, on the sidelines or in the mauls of which he was the cornerstone. Totally against use, without that preventing him from shining on his strong point of movement, as on this play at the foot of Dupont which he recovers (53e).
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4. Richie Arnold 5/10
As in the semi-final, he was scrutinized for his discipline, but gave no thought to the refereeing body. Rather discreet, but valuable in touch, as well as in the ground game thanks to his wear work and his support game. Substituted by Joshua Brennan during the hour of play, who brought his passion and energy.
3. Dorian Aldegheri 5,5/10
He was there to hold the house in melee, nothing more, nothing less. And as usual, “Doudou” did not fail in his task, taking on his share of the work until the 55th minute. Replaced by Joel Merklersanctioned twice in the scrum but who assumed his share of work in all other sectors of the game.
2. Peato Mauvaka 8/10
Author of yet another very high-level match, started with an important recovery in front of his line from the 1st, and embellished with a try in the corner (20e) and more generally an activity worthy of a third line, a position to which he returned to finish the meeting. Decisive on Dupont’s try behind a maul (23e), he commits a foul in a ruck that is too gross to be true (35)e). His only mistake, if we are to consider that he could not have done much better on the test which was refused to him (40e). Replaced by Julien Marchand at 54ewho managed the end of the match as the “father” of the conquest and even offered himself a try (68th)… and a kicking game!
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1. Rodrigue Neti 6/10
Expected at the turning point for the first start of his career in the final stages, he did his job brilliantly, notably making a valuable buffet save on Tameifuna (17e), causing his counterpart to move forward. In the melee, he did not suffer for a moment. Replaced by David to Ainu at 55ewho did his job all the more effectively because he gave himself a try (79e).
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15. Romain Buros : 4/10
Having hardly any good balls to play, he was unable to find the right positioning on the rare balls to the feet of Toulouse. He was tackled on Mauvaka’s try (17e). One of the heroes of the semi-final missed his final, but like many people from Bordeaux.
14. Damian Penaud: 4/10
After a timid start to the match, after half an hour of play he tried to touch more balls but couldn’t really get through. In defense he suffered against Kinghorn.
13. Nicolas Depoortere : 5/10
One of the rare Bordeaux players to play almost at his level. Impassable in defense, he did not seem to lack “gas”. He harangued his partners, tried to fight, but he was too lonely.
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12. Yoram Moefana : 4/10
A treat on one of the rare attacks, the French international was not in his element. Feverish and without much energy, we did not recognize the one who remains one of the satisfactions of the UBB season.
11. Louis Bielle-Biarrey: 5/10
It puts a good amount of pressure (1e) on the kick-off on Mallia and allows his team to recover the ball. Then clears his camp very well after a defensive sequence (3e). With crumbs, he managed to get rid of the Toulouse defenders and in particular the Argentine winger. He never managed to get into an overflow position. Replaced by Uberti (50e), unhappy (even clumsy) on his first intervention, receiving a candle.
10. Matthieu Jalibert: 3/10
He seeks to reassure himself at the start and takes no risks, passing the balls quickly. Bad kicking (6e) interrupts an offensive action and results in Toulouse’s first try. Discreet if not out of touch for the rest of the match, we had the impression that he was playing with the handbrake, never attacking the line. He takes Chocobarès thrown and hurts his left shoulder, but also misses in defense. Abadie puts an end to his torture by replacing him (55e).
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9. Maxime Lucu: 2/10
A bad choice on a restart at fifty meters (15e), the Bordeaux captain tried to play simple but couldn’t manage it well. He plays a penalty quickly before tapping directly into touch… Lancer Toulouse (37e). He ended his match with an interception on Kinghorn’s try (70e).
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8. Avoid Tatafu : 4/10
On his first ball, he pierces the Toulouse defense (5e) before being sanctioned for a high tackle with a yellow card (7e). Back on the pitch, he carried the ball less and seemed to have lost all his punch.
7. Mahamadou Diaby : 4/10
He tackled with all his might, but couldn’t make any progress on his achievements. A ball dropped on touchline and no offensive contribution. Replaced by Bochaton (50e), who tried to bring freshness, in vain.
6. Bastien Vernes-Taillefer: 4/10
A good ball release from a closed scrum to his credit but he suffered from the comparison against his opponents. Note that he finished best tackler of the defeated. Replaced by Find (56e), too discreet to reverse the course of things.
5. Adam Coleman : 4/10
Big tackles, advances, but he seemed to be the only one who could compete within the front five. A forward pass on one of the rare attacks by UBB which had unbalanced the Toulouse defense (46e).
4. Cyril Cazeaux : 3/10
Penalized twice in less than 20 minutes, he seemed to suffer from the comparison. He also dropped balls on contact. Replaced by Douglas (55e).
3. Ben Tameifuna : 2/10
He was supposed to be the beam of the Bordeaux scrum who did not suffer even when outnumbered. But in the rest of the game… Penalized, lacking rhythm, physically overwhelmed, he was not really an asset for his team. So many mistakes and errors… Replaced by Offer (47e).
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2. Maxime Lamothe: 4/10
Many fouls on the ground, he ended the first period with a bad throw which could have resulted in a second achievement from Mauvaka (40e). The fighter never knew or was able to get into the match and bring what usually makes him strong. Replaced by Maynadier (59e)
1. Jefferson Poirot : 4/10
Good defence in the rucks, present in the closed scrum, but guilty of a gross error (13e) which costs three points. Replaced by Boniface (50e).
