Prinos without his big stars at Toulousan Stadium?

Toulousan Stadium presents itself on the starting line with the preferred position. But this World Cup season, the French champions may face a bigger challenge than usual.

After a year of drought, without a title, the Stade Toulousan returned to its good habits with the new Prinos shield, the 22nd in the club’s history. After dominating the season with La Rochelle and following a huge Champions Cup defeat to Leinster in the semi-final, Ugo Mola’s men salvaged their season by beating double European champions La Rochelle in the final thanks to a late-season finish. Roman Namak match:

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“We had to face a very strong team, and we were somewhat lucky with that work from Romain in the end. But we will not be shy about our pleasure, it is very difficult to win the title. We were in the lead almost all season, and it was not at all undeserved either.” . Coach Ugo Mola was elated after the final match.

Towards DuPont’s absence all season?

Now the party is over, next season is expected to be even more complicated. Toulouse is deprived of its international players selected for the World Cup, and could be deprived of its playing master Antoine Dupont for the entire season if he decides to prepare for the Paris Olympics. Not to mention Roman Ntamack, who is seriously injured and won’t be available until at least February.

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In the Midi Olympique columns, the Toulouse director mentioned this possibility: “I understand that Antoine, who is 26 years old, after three French Championships, one European champion, a Grand Slam and hopefully a big World Cup, wants to participate in the Olympics in France. We will organize ourselves, but we will have to think “At some point, how he recovers and regenerates. We may have to do without him for half a season or even the entire season.”

Even if it will be difficult to replace Dupont, Toulouse will be able to count on Baptiste Germain who had a good season on loan to Biarritz and who showed that he can also be an excellent assistant to play in the 10th minute. Paul Grau also showed that we can count on himself if He was having difficulty at Leinster.

Youngsters like Paul Custis, who was excellent at the Under-20 World Cup, and Theo Ntamack should confirm the potential we saw last season. Matthijs LeBel has not been selected for the World Cup and will be very excited. Despite the numerous absences, Stade Toulouse will always be difficult to beat, but they will have difficulty in the hunt for a new title as some of the substitutes are not at international level.

With the World Series, a double impossible?

The 23rd Brennus Shield for Toulouse will be hard to come by. They are the team most affected by the World Cup and then the Six Nations, and La Rochelle appear to have a more complete squad with more influential substitutes than they did in Toulouse.

Toulon will also be a team to watch this season. Race 92 as well. If Stade Toulousan can achieve the double this season, it will be a very strong and small achievement as their opponents look better equipped to overcome the World Cup and the absence of international players.

Toulousan Stadium transfer period

Next up: Aurillac (Coulomier, RB, Joker World Cup), Panos (Mont-de-Marsan, RB, Joker World Cup), Petuniata (Brieve, Joker World Cup), Vassalli (Perpignan, Joker World Cup), Franks (Hurricanes), New Zealand, Joker World Cup), Germain (Biarritz, RB), Lulala (Blues, New Zealand), Okumura (Shizuoka Blue Reeves, Japan, Joker World Cup), Rinda (Mont de Marsan, RB), Searle (Bath, Ang , Joker World Cup), Tilsley (Perpignan, Joker World Cup)

Departures: Fomuina (retired), Foysac (Clermont), Malise (AIX, R), Nanai Williams (free), Paige Rilo (Lyon), Toulofu Wiyot (Toulon)

Recruiter: Nebo Laulala

Charlie Fomoina left a great memory at Toulousain Stadium. The black myth will leave a huge void, but the leaders of Toulouse have turned into another myth; Nebo Laulala. At 32 years old, Prop is one of the best scrum masters in the world.

The right prop will not retire early as he is committed until 2026. The New Zealanders are in good form at Toulousan, and Laulala should not deviate from that rule. He is a very strong pillar in a closed group, he also knows how to keep the ball and plays very well under pressure. That should please Toulouse supporters.

Technical card for the match at Toulousan Stadium

• president : Didier Lacroix
• budget : 37.3 million euros
• Last season : 14th place: French champions vs. La Rochelle (29-26); Champions Cup: Eliminated in the semi-finals by Leinster (41-22) stadium : Ernest Wallon, 114 rue Tronnes, 31200 Toulouse
• capacity : 19,000 places
• Access : By car, coming from Blagnac or Colomiers, towards Toulouse city centre, exit 1 les Sept-Deniers, follow Stade Toulousain; Coming from Tarbes or Foix, exit at 31 les Sept Deniers, and follow Stade Toulousain; Coming from Montpellier or Bordeaux, towards Blagnac exit 31 at les Sept Deniers, follow Stade Toulousain; Coming from the city centre, follow Rue Sept Deniers and sign for Stade Toulousain
  By bus, there is a shuttle between Paris Barrìere and Ernest Wallon Metro Station
• List of awards: Champion of France (1912, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1927, 1947, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2008, 2011, 2012, 201) (9, 2021, 2023 ), Winner of the Challenge Yves de Manoir (1934, 1988, 1993, 1995), European Champion (1996, 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2021), French Championship Finalist (1903, 1909, 1921, 1969, 1980, 1991, 2003, 2006), Yves du Manoir Challenge Final (1971, 1984), European Cup Final (2004, 2008)