Dupont “sick” missed training in Toulouse

Antoine Dupont, Half of the Toulouse Scrum declared, “PatientBy his club, he was absent from training on Tuesday, four days before the European Rugby Cup Round of 16 first leg at Ireland’s Ulster Stadium.

Toulouse coach Ugo Molla did not want to specify the reasons for this absence at a press conference, which the Blues captain was initially scheduled to take part in.

The first leg was very intense, losing 26-20 on Saturday at the hands of the defending champions after exceeding 70 minutes, and he left his mark.

I recently had knee surgery and New Zealand three-quarters midfielder Beta Akhe, who has been a hit on the field in exchange for his return to competition, did not participate in today’s session either.

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“We didn’t take much risk yesterday (Monday) and today. We are waiting to see how it will be on Thursday to proceed to BelfastMola commented.

Very busy since the end of the Six Nations Championship, left column Cyril Bale was also saved, while third rower Francois Croce had to shorten his session span.

“We are always pushing past deadlines for France’s 15th match and a very high level match (against Ulster) which hit hard for 39 minutes of playing time. It leaves tracestheir coach explained.

Injured against the Irish on Saturday, third streak Alban Placens and three quarterbacks Sofiane Gaiton respectively suffered a sprained ankle and fibula fissure. Both will be unavailable for several weeks.

Already missing in the league against Castres and then in the first leg of the European Cup, Julian Marchand’s prostitute, who injured his calf, is out in the second leg and could also be next week to face Toulon in the top 14.