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The captain of the “rouge et noir” quickly distinguished himself this Sunday, January 19 at Ernest-Wallon, during the Champions Cup match against the English.
They didn't hang around. This Sunday, January 19, at the Ernest-Wallon stadium, rugby players from Stade Toulousain hosted those from Leicester, as part of the 4th and final day of the first round of the Champions Cup.
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If they knew that first place in the group was no longer attainable, due to Bordeaux-Bègles' victory a little earlier against the Sharks, the “red and black” did not intend to spoil the meeting: they had to win, if possible with the offensive bonus, in order to secure second place. Especially since the English could pass in front of the Haut-Garonnais in the event of success in Toulouse.
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Thus, the reigning champions attacked the meeting head on. From the 6th minute, they were scored. After a great breakthrough from Pierre-Louis Barassi, the Toulouse team moved into the opposing 22 meters. They recovered a penalty quickly played by Thomas Ramos, who served Antoine Dupont for Toulouse's first try.
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The Stade back then transformed and allowed the Stade to gain a lead of 7 points (7-0). The Stade Toulousain-Leicester match can be followed live with commentary on our site.
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