At the beginning of 2021, the Rugby Club Toulonnais and the Stade Français Paris had jointly decided to create the "
Christophe Dominici Trophy
", in tribute to the player who wore these two jerseys.
An idea carried by an association of supporters of the RCT, the Sons of Besagne.
A trophy that will be awarded to the winner over the two matches.
In the first leg, Toulon won 38-5...
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As part of this meeting, Stade Français will pay several tributes to its former winger who tragically died a little over a year ago.
A commemorative plaque, which will adorn the Jean-Bouin stadium in his memory, will be unveiled at the edge of the field before the match by Christophe Dominici's father, his eldest daughter, Kiara, and his widow Loretta Denaro.
There will be a lot of emotions.
It's been so little time that Domi is no longer there.
Gonzalo Quesada
The fictitious kickoff will be given by Jean-Marie Dominici.
A tribute video will be shown on the stadium's giant screens.
On the field, a giant canvas of 6 x 9 meters representing the face of Christophe Dominici will be deployed before the entry of the players.
His former teammates will also be present for this meeting.
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“
It's already a high-stakes match, but on Sunday there will be a lot of emotions.
It's been so little time that Domi is no longer there … We will play in his memory
, ”supported Gonzalo Quesada, the Parisian manager, this Friday at a press conference.
