They left more than 9,000 kilometers from Toulouse, to try to conquer the Grail! Antoine Dupont and the Stade Toulousain Rugby players are in South Africa this Saturday, January 11, to challenge the Sharks in Durban, as part of the 3rd day of the Champions Cup.
Sharks 3 – 7 Stade Toulousain
28′ Ramos goes for the foot!
It was certainly not the best solution for the “red and black”. In a two-on-one situation, Ramos chooses the foot to find Lebel, but his pass is too long and the winger is forced to put a foot in touch. New poorly managed situation.
27′ Penalty whistled against the Sharks
What decision for the visitors as this half hour approaches?
26′ New forward
The ball slips from the Scottish winger’s hands a few meters from the goal line.
26′ The game resumes
With a South African touch after the exit, to applause, of Santiago Chocobares.
25′ Chocobares release for Mallia!
25′ Chocobares seriously affected?
The Argentinian international remains stunned after a head-forward tackle on Hendrikse. Supported by the trainers, the center remains on the ground, while Mallia prepares to return. The cart is out, too, to get him off the lawn.
24′ Mauvaka from the left
With the ball in hand, the hooker decides to kick and finds a touch at the foot of the goal line post.
22′ Ntamack makes the wrong choice
Ideally served by his hinge teammate, number 10 comes up against the last defender present in front of the line. A forward is then whistled, which puts an end to the offensive of the “red and black”, still looking for their second try.
21′ Dupont complains about his thumb
Nothing bad, it seems, for number 9, already affected at this location in Exeter.
20′ Jelonch and Dupont put pressure on
Kinghorn’s long kick sends the Sharks back into their 22, before Mapimpi is sent into touch by Jelonch’s strong tackle.
19′ Neti sanctioned in scrum
The opportunity for Hendrikse to take his teammates into the opposing camp halfway through this first period.
17′ The game at the foot of Kinghorn
Small bell ball from the Scot for himself, but his one-on-one ends to the advantage of the Sharks.
16′ Chistera missed by Dupont
New offensive from Toulouse which ends with an opposing counterattack, after Chistera de Dupont’s attempt for Barassi.
14′ Hendrikse wins his penalty
First points for the South Africans.
13′ Willis at fault
The Englishman had one hand on the ground when he attempted a scratch. Penalty in front of the poles for the Sharks.
12′ Dupont unscrews his release
Kinghorn imposes himself in the air and tries to find Barassi, who controls the ball with his shoulder. The ball goes to the South Africans.
11′ Mauvaka gives it too late
In great form, Meafou considerably pushed his team forward, then Mauvaka found himself in a situation similar to that at the start of the match. This time, he fixes his opponent, passes after contact, but Dupont is unable to grab it.
10′ Ramos transforms (0-7)
9′ TEST AT THE TOULOUSAIN STADIUM!
The first situation of “red and black” is the correct one. Coming out of the ruck, Dupont slides to his teammate who, launched, comes to score the first try of this meeting!
8′ The 50-22 found by Ntamack!
What a game at the foot of the international fly-half, who finds a superb touch in the opposing 22. Huge situation for the “red and black”.
7′ The fear of Ntamack
Fortunately the ball had already gone into touch, because number 10’s ball handling was limited under the pressure of his opponents.
6′ Dead ball, throw-in not found
While they had the opportunity to play a nice penalty, the Sharks couldn’t find the touch! Dead ball.
5′ Sharks touch in the 22
Mbonambi appears on the line of 22 for an already dangerous touch for the “red and black”.
-4′ Kinghorn serves Willis perfectly
After having transplanted into the axis and received a tackle, the Scot passes after contact for Willis who continues the advance. A penalty is then whistled for an empty pass by Barassi.
3′ First “red and black” situation
While he had done the hardest part, Mauvaka gave up too early for his teammate Dupont. The scrum half’s pass then lacks precision to find Kinghorn on the wing.
2′ Double in front of the premises
On the pass, and on the reception, the Sharks make mistakes. Tshituka fails to grab the ball. First throw into touch for Mauvaka.
1′ Willis au sol
Big charge from one of the Sharks forwards who hits hard from the start of the match.
1′ Let’s go to Durban!
It is the South Africans who are launching this meeting!
The players exit the tunnel
And they enter the South African pitch a few minutes before the first match in South Africa at Stade Toulousain.
How did Toulouse prepare for this match?
Leaders of their group, the title holders “red and black” challenge the South African Sharks on their home soil. A special context and a great opportunity to push their limits even further.
➡️ Long trip, weather conditions and clash against world champions… How Toulouse prepared
A little taste of revenge for the Tricolores?
The compositions of the two teams for the clash of the third day of the Champions Cup have been revealed. The “red and black” will find many players against whom they have bad memories.
➡️ “Memories that will come back…” A match with a taste of revenge for Antoine Dupont and his family against the South Africans?
It’s on the South African side!
A ‘1897 Day as World Champion’ sign is ready to be unfurled in the stands at King’s Park Stadium.
Vincent Clerc’s view of the meeting
For the first time in their history, the “red and black” are preparing to play a Champions Cup match in South Africa. A place as unique as it is distant, which could nevertheless offer them a breath of novelty.
➡️ “Coming up against the Sharks and their South African world champions…” Vincent Clerc expects a “very high level” match
“If he doesn’t hit me, I score”
The “red and black” travel to Durban for the third day of the Champions Cup this Saturday (4:15 p.m.). The official in charge of the match helped the home team a lot last year.
➡️ When the match referee made a controversial decision in favor of the South Africans
Difficult conditions in Durban
On the eve of the third day of the Champions Cup match on Saturday January 11, the star player explained the difficulty of adapting to the climate in Durban, where summer is in full swing.
➡️ “From 5 to 30°C with 80% humidity in two days…” Antoine Dupont talks about the difficult conditions in South Africa
Words from the South African coach
John Plumtree pre-match: “The guys are very excited, the Toulouse team is full of star players, the best team in Europe and if you look at the names in their group it will definitely be a massive challenge for the boys .”
Michalak: “I’m curious to see that”
Having played twice for the Sharks (2008 and 2011-12), with whom he won the Currie Cup and reached the Super Rugby final, the former halfback opens his South African memory box. Very attached to the country, particularly for family reasons, the Toulouse native is also planning on moving the Stadium to Durban this Saturday (4:15 p.m.).
➡️ Frédéric Michalak, who has played for both clubs, dissects the Champions Cup poster
(Re)discover the composition of Toulouse
Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack, Thomas Ramos… Lots of good people in the team unveiled by Ugo Mola, although Pita Ahki and Alexandre Roumat did not make the trip.
3:15 p.m. (H-1). Hello everyone!
Welcome to this live where you can follow the third group match of the Champions Cup between the Sharks and Stade Toulousain. Kick-off 4:15 p.m. from King’s Park Stadium in Durban.
