20:53 – Toulouse, number one supplier for the French team
11 players from Toulouse were selected by Fabien Galthié for the assembly of the French team against 4 players from Toulon; Note that Bordeaux Bègles has 9 and La Rochelle 6.
20:46 – Connected mouthguards soon to be mandatory
From the 9th day, the connected teeth protectors, which emit a signal in the event of a concussion, will be compulsory for the matches of the Top 14. Paul Costes' experience highlights the need for a balance between technological innovation and respect for the integrity of the game. The adjustment and continuous improvement of these tools will be essential to gaining the trust of players and teams.
20:39 – Rozier on the whistle
The meeting which has been relocated to the Toulouse Stadium will be led by Mr. Jérôme Rozier
20:33 – Toulouse wants to regain the place of the Leader
Toulouse can regain the place of leader of the Top 14 in favor of Bordeaux Bègles in the event of a victory against Toulon (24 points against 28), while Toulon is fourth with 19 pts. When it comes to head-to-head matches, note that over the last four seasons, each of the two teams has won their home match.
20:26 – On which TV channel is Toulouse – RC Toulon broadcast?
This meeting of the 8th day of the Top 14 will be broadcast live and exclusively on Canal Plus
20:20 – Charles Ollivon spared
Author of average performances against Racing and Montpellier, the usual captain of RC Toulon was spared for this trip to Toulouse. Olivier Mignoni, the RCT coach mentioned a busy schedule to justify his absence
20:13 – Brennan on the bench
On the Toulouse side, coach Ugo Mola will field the following team: 15. Ramos; 14. Cappuozo, 13. Costes, 12. Ahki, 11. Kinghorn; 10. Mallia, 9. Dupont (cap); 8. Roumat, 7. Willis, 6. Cros; 5. Meafou, 4. Flament; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Ainu'u. Note that Joshua Brennan, summoned with the French team tomorrow in Marcoussis, is on the substitutes' bench
20:06 – The fifteenth of Toulon
Handicapped by the injury absences of three key elements (Serin, Fainga'anulu and Paia'aua), RC Toulon will present with the following fifteen: 15. Domon; 14. Rebbadj, 13. Sinzelle, 12. Smaïli, 11. Villière; 10. Hervé, 9. White; 8. Tolofua, 7. Coulon, 6. Le Corvec; 5. Ribbans (cap), 4. Youyoutte; 3. Setiano, 2. Lucchesi, 1. Gros.