It is a classic of French rugby and the Top 14 which will close the year 2024. This Sunday, Stade Français, struggling in the Championship (11th) travels to the Toulouse lawn, co-leader in the company of the Union Bordeaux-Bègles.
For the last of the vintage in front of its supporters at the Stadium, Toulouse will benefit from the return of many players. While the Occitans conceded a draw on December 22 in Lyon (17-17), the starting XV which will be lined up this Sunday will include 14 changes. Only the Scotsman Blair Kinghorn will take his place on the wing. The attraction of the evening will undoubtedly be the return of Antoine Dupont, who completed his vacation in New York. The scrum half will form the hinge with Romain Ntamack.
As for the Ile-de-France residents, the team will also be reshuffled following the success acquired on December 21 against Perpignan (24-7). Tanga, Scelzo and Gomez Kodela will be lined up as starters. Ryan Chapuis will inherit the captaincy.
The composition of Toulouse: Ramos, Kinghorn, Barassi, Chocobares, Lebel, Ntamack, Dupont (cap.), Willis, Roumat, Cros, Meafou, Flament, Aldegheri, Marchand, Neti.
The composition of the French Stadium: Jonas, Ezeala, Marchant, Laloi, Storti, Carbonel, Foursans, Tanga, Scelzo, Chapuis, Van der Mescht, Azagoh, Gomez Kodela, Petriashvili, Koffi.
