In the clash of group 2, Stade Toulousain challenges Harlequins in London, at the Twickenham Stoop. The Mola gang took the advantage thanks to tries from Barassi, Delibes and Mauvaka.
17:30 – David is chased in front of his goal (42nd)
Ramos kept the English camp busy with a traveling kick. The winger is caught just in front of his line. Porter, behind his ruck, takes the ball out at his 22 meter mark.
17:29 – Ramos starts the second period of this Harlequins – Toulouse (41st)
Porter takes the ball out at the halfway line. Toulouse has the first attack ball.
17:26 – Ugo Mola confides before the resumption of Harlequins – Toulouse
At the microphone of France 2, the Stade Toulousain coach gave a stern look: “We can be better on simple things like camp outings. We are too easy in using the ball in the offensive phase. There are way to score more points.”
17:24 – Toulouse can aim for the offensive bonus
With three tries scored in the first period, Stade Toulousain took a big step towards the bonus. One more test is missing.
17:12 – Herbst brings Harlequins back into the match! (40th)
Just before the break, Meafou committed a foul in a ruck. Smith released the ball into the opposing 22 yards. After a well-formed maul, and several minutes of play, the second line managed to slip into the goal. On the right, 22 meters away, the English opener missed the poles.
17:07 – Mauvaka test in this Harlequins – Toulouse! (36th)
Dupont has recovered well! The scrum half attempted a shot into the close side with Kinghorn. The Scot passed behind for Delibes. At the end of the wing, the winger set well before passing the ball to Mauvaka. Ramos adds the transformation. Toulouse makes a big break in this shock.
17:07 – Mauvaka test in this Harlequins – Toulouse! (36th)
Dupont has recovered well! The scrum half attempted a shot into the close side with Kinghorn. The Scot passed behind for Delibes. At the end of the wing, the winger set well before passing the ball to Mauvaka. Ramos adds the transformation. Toulouse makes a big break in this shock.
17:05 – Dupont makes another bad choice in this Harlequins – Toulouse (34th)
The Stade Toulousain scrum half opted for the jump pass towards Akhi, instead of playing with Roumat. The test seemed to be done. With a slipping defense, Harlequins made up some ground.
17:03 – Toulouse is in a strong moment (34th)
Delibes brings the ball up by taking the outside. Stade Toulousain is within 22 English meters.
17:01 – Jelonch misses a huge opportunity in this Harlequins – Toulouse (32nd)
Following a time of play out wide, Ramos, after a fake pass, took the interval. The guard chose to serve Jelonch. The third row made a forward move when trying to pass the ball to a partner.
16:59 – It’s Smith’s turn to miss (30th)
In his 22 meters, the Harlequins fly-half hits far in front. But after several bounces, his kick comes out as a dead ball.
16:57 – Green makes a big mistake in this Harlequins – Toulouse (28th)
Under pressure, Ramos raises a candle. Yet alone at the reception, the Harlequins back committed a forward attack.
16:54 – Akhi returns to the field (26th)
Outnumbered, Stade Toulousain did not concede any points. The match has been interrupted for several minutes.