Injured, internationals galore… Who is left in Toulouse who can line up against Perpignan?

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Under beautiful sunshine, Stade Toulousain began its preparation for the arrival of Perpignan on Saturday November 23 (4:30 p.m.) on behalf of the 10^e Top 14 day. This Monday, it is clear that the squad of the Rouge et Noir was especially rejuvenated. For the staff of the double reigning French champion, we will have to compose to make a team.

Romain Ntamack back

Having already put on his crampons again last week, Romain Ntamack, who missed the French XV due to a left calf injury, was present at training this Monday. He applied to come to Perpignan. Given the shortage at the No. 10 position, this is news that is well received by Ernest-Wallon.

He should form the hinge with Paul Graou, the only solution among professionals for the No. 9 position. Behind, Ahki, Delibes, Bituniyata will probably be lined up. Nelson Epée is also among the options.

Arnold and Brennan too fair

Hit in an ankle with the XV of France, center Paul Costes will miss the reception in Perpignan. However, the clinical signs are not negative and his unavailability will be “short-term”, according to an internal source from Stade Toulousain.

Joshua Brennan (orbital floor) and Richie Arnold (shoulder) are in adapted recovery. They will be too tight for the match against Usap.

In the second line, Toulouse can count on Vergé, Elias, Portat or Labarthe (loaned to Soyaux-Angoulême, he returned this week, Editor's note). On the front line, Neti, Reilhes, Aldegheri, Merkler, Ainu'u, Cramont and Lacombre are the available solutions. In the third line, Toulouse can rely on Banos, Castro-Ferreira, Willis and Ntamack.

They are in the national team

Toulouse has a multitude of players selected for the national team. Judge for yourself: Mauvaka, Marchand, Flament, Meafou, Cros, Roumat, Jelonch, Dupont, Ramos, Lebel, and Barassi (France), Kinghorn (Scotland), Saito (Japan), Capuozzo (Italy) and Mallia (Argentina).

Tuesday evening, 14 Blues will be released, as agreed by the FFR/LNR convention. On the Toulouse side, we're crossing our fingers that we'll get a few back. In the batch, we should find Barassi and perhaps Jelonch and Lebel. This will not be luxury for this reception in Perpignan, a wish trap due to so many absentees.

They are in the infirmary

Among the long-term injured, we find in the infirmary the international left pillar Cyril Baille (fibula), the New Zealand right pillar Nepo Laulala (Achilles tendon) but also the 3^e Alban Placines line (knee). The latter could resume in the coming days.

The good news came from the presence in training this Monday of Santiago Chocobares. With a huge bandage on his left knee, he participated in this Monday's session, and is among the players available to claim a place on the match sheet.

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