Toulon supporters do not hide their anger since the organizer of the Challenge Cup (EPCR) appointed Aix-en-Provence to host the final on Friday, October 16.
He said to himself that the RCT would host this final against Bristol.
An English club which evolves on a synthetic pitch, like that of the Maurice-David stadium in Aix… "We understand the incomprehension and the disappointment of the Toulon supporters because many media announced a little quickly that the final would be played at the Mayol stadium, said an EPCR leader interviewed by
Var Morning.
We finally chose to play this match in Aix for several reasons.
On the one hand, the EPCR finals have always been organized on neutral ground ... On the other hand, we still wanted to favor the team that had the highest number of points.
We therefore looked for an available stadium around Toulon and we came across the one in Aix. ”
A city that is in a high risk area regarding the Covid for a final that could be argued behind closed doors.
“Given the rapidity of health developments, we have chosen not to rely on this.
We will see in three weeks whether this was the right choice.
We will adapt.
For the time being, we have not yet taken any decision regarding the possible reception of the public.
But be sure that this choice is clearly not a conspiracy ... "
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