TOPS
Tightrope walker Kolbe again decisive
A new high-level match for Cheslin Kolbe.
Elusive on his wing, the Toulousain turned the head of the Rochelais defenders with his devastating hooks and lightning speed.
If he was not much in demand by his partners in the first period, his results speak for him to better understand his impact on this meeting.
With 3 balls affected, 4 defenders beaten and 2 tries during the first 40 minutes, the 2019 world champion was the X factor for Stade Toulousain, which ideally launched its season with this first victory.
What a test from @ Cheslin_Kolbe11!
JOU LEKKER DING
The public @StadeToulousain is not mistaken and applauds the world champion # STSRpic.twitter.com / 3yiHTcfli9
- Canal Rugby Club (@CanalRugbyClub) September 12, 2020
Thomas Ramos, imperial scorer
Placed on the bench against ASM Clermont, Thomas Ramos took advantage of this match to regain his starting position at the back and in particular his role as scorer where he was able to recall the full extent of his accuracy technical.
With an excellent 9/10 against the posts and 24 points scored, the international back fully contributed to the success of his team.
Stade Toulousain wins through the game
Under an oppressive heat, the Reds and Blacks did not deviate from their principle of constantly sending the game by not hesitating to raise from their own 22 meters.
As evidenced by the personal feat of Cheslin Kolbe (33rd) then the test of Sofiane Guitoune at the very end of the match (77th), at the end of a well-conducted collective action, the three-quarters of Toulouse flared up on certain actions of play in first hand to blow the lock of the La Rochelle defense.
Flops
The Maritimes collapse in the money-time
The river score in favor of Stade Toulousain at the final whistle is far from reflecting the face of this match.
And for good reason, Stade Rochelais was only 3 points behind in the 70th minute and was in the nails of the defensive bonus.
Unruly, he will be penalized many times and will see Thomas Ramos investigated at the foot (8 feet) while Sofiane Guitoune will go behind the line at the end of a large-scale collective action (78th) where almost all his partners have touched the ball .
Mistakes which are costly and which can lead to regrets.
A massacre in the ranks
of La
Rochelle
This meeting should leave a bitter taste to Grégory Patat, the forward coach of Stade Rohelais.
And for good reason, two players, and not the least, came out early on the lawn of Ernest-Wallon.
Number eight Grégory Aldritt had to leave his side in the 26th minute, after complaining of knee pain.
A few weeks before the start of the fall tour, his case should give the Blues staff a cold sweat.
A few minutes later, hooker Pierre Bourgarit came out for a concussion protocol, which turned out to be inconclusive.
A week after the injury of the back Brice Dulin against Toulon, the La Rochelle squad is undermined at the start of the year.
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