a first tenure with Stade Toulousain in the Top 14 for this player trained in Lauragais

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He made his first appearance in the Top 14 with the Toulouse Stadiumlast Saturday, November 23, during the reception of Perpignan. Coming off the substitutes bench, Simon Daroque then played the last ten minutes of this match which his team won overwhelmingly (41-9). This time, for his second appearance in the professional group, the scrum half trained in Villefranche-de-Lauragais will start when the reigning French champions travel to La Rochellethis Saturday January 4, 2025.

Aged 19 ansthe one who generally plays in the Espoirs team benefits from the rotation operated by the manager Ugo Line in order to preserve its senior players in view of the European Cup match scheduled for next week on the pitch of Sharks de Durban. And the very long journey ahead to South Africa.

A significantly rejuvenated team

Holding the position of scrum half, Simon Daroque should not lack references since he will have several of his teammates from the Espoirs team at his side. Indeed, with the exception of the evening captain, the international pillar Cyril Baillethe 14 other players lined up at the start of this match were all born after 2000 and several will celebrate their first appearance in the Top 14 on the Marcel-Deflandre pitch.

The challenge therefore promises to be immense for this young Toulouse guard, facing a La Rochelle team European champion in 2022 and 2023 and who will be taken by her captain Gregory Aldritt and most of its internationals.

An opportunity to shine before the VI Nations tournament

For Simon Daroque, this first start will be a good opportunity to showcase his qualities at the highest level as the first match of the season looms. the French U20 team in the VI Nations Tournament. The Bleuets will begin this competition against Walesthe 1^is February, on the lawn of Vannes.

Last October, the former Villefranche-de-Lauragais player was one of the 26 players summoned for training by the new France U20 staff to prepare for this international deadline.

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