RC Toulon: injuries, doubles and suspensions complicate squad management before this weekend's match. Antoine Frisch, released from the XV of France, is available.
RC Toulon squad doubles injuries – PHOTO: VarActu
While Pierre Mignoni revealed his group yesterday, RC Toulon will have to deal with many absentees for Saturday's meeting. Between injuries, international doubles and suspensions, the Var coach is faced with complex squad management.
Absences due to injuries and duplicates
Center Duncan Paia'aua withdrew due to a rib injury that occurred after the squad was announced. For his part, pillar Beka Gigashvili has returned to collective training, but he is not yet fit to play. Swan Rebbadj (foot) and Leicester Fainga'anuku (ribs) also remain unavailable, prolonging their convalescence.
Added to these absences are those linked to international duplicates, always problematic for clubs during international matches. Paolo Garbisi and Gianmarco Lucchesi are retained with the Italian team, Ben White with Scotland, and Jiuta Wainiqolo with Fiji. Gabin Villière, Jean-Baptiste Gros and Charles Ollivon, starters this Thursday with the XV of France, will also be absent for this meeting.
Melvyn Jaminet suspended, Antoine Frisch available
Another blow for Toulon: full-back Melvyn Jaminet is still suspended until January, depriving the team of a major offensive asset. However, good news balances the balance: Antoine Frisch, released by the staff of the XV of France, is available to Pierre Mignoni. The three-quarter could be integrated into the squad to strengthen the Toulon back lines.
Squad depth put to the test
Despite these absences, the rest of the Toulon players are available to Pierre Mignoni. The staff will have to rely on the depth of the squad and on less experienced players to compensate for these unavailability. Toulon, engaged in a crucial season, must stay the course despite the challenges posed by injuries and international call-ups.
This context once again highlights the complexity of managing a workforce in times of duplication. For Toulon supporters, all hopes rest on the team's ability to be competitive despite these constraints.
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